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A dual aspect of the transference.
The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis
|January 1, 1984
Summary
This paper explores the dual aspect of transference in psychoanalysis, where the analyst is both a recipient of patient projections and distinct from them. Understanding this concept aids patients in overcoming common transference-related difficulties.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychoanalysis
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Transference is a core psychoanalytic concept.
- Understanding the analyst's role in transference is crucial for therapeutic progress.
Observation:
- The paper details a patient's journey in grasping the dual aspect of transference.
- Initial difficulties in recognizing the analyst's separateness from projections were observed.
Findings:
- The dual aspect of transference involves the analyst being both a screen for projections and a separate individual.
- Patients often struggle with this dual nature, projecting and then failing to differentiate the analyst from the projection.
Implications:
- Recognizing the dual aspect of transference can enhance therapeutic outcomes.
- This understanding may help clinicians address common patient difficulties in psychoanalytic therapy.