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Psychotherapy with the boring patient.

G J Taylor

    Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
    |April 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Therapists experiencing boredom with certain patients can interpret communication styles to address impaired symbolization. This approach helps patients develop emotional expression, resolving primitive anxieties and reducing boredom in therapy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychotherapy
    • Psychoanalysis

    Background:

    • Boredom is an unpleasant affective state linked to monotonous input and reduced internal activity.
    • Certain patients evoke boredom in psychotherapists, leading to therapeutic impasses.
    • Chronically boring patients exhibit impaired symbolization and non-symbolic communication, reflecting primitive mental states.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the psychodynamics of boredom in psychotherapy.
    • To identify characteristics of patients who evoke boredom.
    • To propose therapeutic strategies for managing boredom and improving patient communication.

    Main Methods:

    • Psychoanalytic case study analysis.
    • Exploration of defense mechanisms like projective identification.
    • Analysis of countertransference dynamics.

    Main Results:

    • Patient boredom stems from impaired symbolization and primitive mental states.
    • Patients may use projective identification or 'attacks on linking' to discharge tension.
    • Therapist boredom can be a defense against projective identification.

    Conclusions:

    • Interpreting the form and function of communication, not just content, is crucial.
    • Therapists can foster symbolization skills, akin to a mother-infant interaction.
    • Analyzing countertransference aids in understanding primitive mental states and preventing negative therapeutic outcomes.

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