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Kaës' Internal Groups and Actual Groups: A Relational Perspective.
The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
|July 22, 2024
Summary
French psychoanalyst Rene Kaës
Area of Science:
- Psychoanalysis
- Group Dynamics
- Psychotherapy
Background:
- Rene Kaës, a French psychoanalyst, extended psychoanalytic theory to group dynamics.
- His work builds upon foundational psychoanalytic thinkers like Klein, Anzieu, Bion, and Lacan.
- Kaës' dual-axes theory posits that early complexes shape internal group dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce Rene Kaës' psychoanalytic group theory to English-speaking readers.
- To demonstrate the application of Kaës' concepts in analytic group psychotherapy.
- To critically evaluate Kaës' assertions by comparing case examples and exploring intersubjectivity.
Main Methods:
- Introduction of Kaës' core concepts and dual-axes theory.
- Application of Kaës' ideas to clinical group work.
- Comparative analysis of two case examples from Kaës' and the author's practices.
- Exploration of differing conceptions of intersubjectivity.
Main Results:
- Kaës' theory provides a framework for understanding unconscious dynamics within internal groups.
- Analytic group psychotherapy offers access to otherwise inaccessible phantasies and affects.
- Differences in clinical practice highlight varying approaches to intersubjectivity.
Conclusions:
- Kaës' work offers a significant contribution to psychoanalytic group theory and practice.
- The comparative analysis reveals nuances in applying psychoanalytic concepts across different therapeutic contexts.
- Therapeutic groups can serve as a valuable tool for psychoanalytic learning.
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