Treating Psychosis Today: A Lacanian Take

Area of Science:

• Psychoanalytic Theory
• Clinical Psychology
• Psychopathology

Background:

• Examines Jacques Lacan's psychoanalytic theory of psychosis.
• Details the evolution of Lacan's concepts from the 1950s to the 1970s.
• Highlights the shift from the

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze Lacan's principal ideas on psychosis.
• To explore the implications of Lacanian theory for clinical practice, including ethics, the unconscious, and transference.
• To present a clinical case illustrating Lacanian concepts in psychosis.

Main Methods:

• Theoretical analysis of Jacques Lacan's psychoanalytic writings.
• Exploration of conceptual developments in Lacanian thought on psychosis.
• Clinical case study of a yearlong therapeutic trajectory.

Main Results:

• Lacan's theory evolved from the absence of the "Name-of-the-Father" to a focus on symbolic incompleteness.
• Lacanian model implies specific approaches to ethical positioning, the unconscious, and transference in psychosis.
• A case study illustrates the application of these concepts in managing psychotic experiences.

Conclusions:

• Lacan's theory provides a framework for understanding psychosis through symbolic functioning.
• The study offers insights into the ethical and clinical management of psychosis within a Lacanian perspective.
• Clinical application demonstrates the relevance of Lacanian concepts in therapeutic interventions.