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"Natural termination": some comments on ending analysis without setting a date.

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    The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
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    This study re-examines date setting in psychoanalytic termination. A case terminated "naturally," without a set date, suggests flexible termination rules are possible.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychoanalysis
    • Psychotherapy Research

    Background:

    • The termination phase of psychoanalytic treatment is a critical period.
    • Established protocols often involve setting a termination date.
    • The role and impact of date setting require further examination.

    Observation:

    • This paper analyzes a psychoanalytic case terminated without a predetermined end date.
    • The patient described this termination as occurring in a "natural" manner.
    • The process deviated from traditional date-setting practices.

    Findings:

    • The case study suggests that psychoanalytic termination can occur organically.
    • Flexible or absent date setting may align with patient-perceived natural progression.

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  • Analysis of organizational rules in psychoanalysis is discussed.

    • Implications:

    • Findings challenge conventional approaches to psychoanalytic termination.
    • This may inform therapeutic practices regarding end-of-treatment planning.
    • Further research into diverse termination models is warranted.