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The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
|August 14, 2023
Summary
The Covid pandemic shifted analysis online, raising questions about the reality of remote sessions. Examining intercorporeity, un-distancing, and aura concepts clarifies presence in teleanalysis.
Area of Science:
- Psychoanalysis
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- The Covid-19 pandemic necessitated a rapid shift to remote work for analysts globally.
- Online platforms like Zoom and Skype became primary tools for psychoanalytic sessions.
- This transition prompted critical questions about the nature and efficacy of teleanalysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the theoretical implications of online analysis in psychoanalysis.
- To investigate what is lost or gained in the analytical experience during teleanalysis.
- To clarify issues of 'presence' in remote psychoanalytic settings.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis drawing on philosophical concepts.
- Application of Merleau-Ponty's intercorporeity.
- Utilizing Heidegger's un-distancing and Benjamin's aura theories.
Main Results:
- The pandemic provided a large-scale, albeit unplanned, experimental field for teleanalysis.
- Philosophical concepts offer a framework for understanding teleanalysis.
- Issues of presence in online analysis can be better understood through these theoretical lenses.
Conclusions:
- Teleanalysis presents unique challenges and opportunities for the psychoanalytic field.
- Theoretical frameworks like intercorporeity, un-distancing, and aura are crucial for analyzing the online psychoanalytic experience.
- Further exploration is needed to fully grasp the evolving landscape of psychoanalysis.
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