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Therapeutic process and developmental process in the restructuring of object and self constancy

C F Settlage1

  • 1University of California, San Francisco.

Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

The analytic relationship involves both therapeutic and developmental processes that complement each other to revise psychic structure. This study focuses on developing and restructuring object and self constancy through clinical analysis.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychoanalysis

Background:

  • The analytic relationship is conceptualized as encompassing both therapeutic and developmental processes.
  • These distinct yet complementary processes are crucial for revising impaired psychic structures.

Observation:

  • The paper examines the developmental formation and clinical restructuring of object and self constancy.
  • Case material is drawn from a patient undergoing additional treatment after a prior successful analysis.

Findings:

  • The analytic relationship integrates therapeutic and developmental processes.
  • These processes work together to restructure psychic development and object relations.
  • Object and self constancy are key areas of focus for clinical restructuring.

Implications:

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  • Understanding the interplay between therapeutic and developmental processes enhances psychoanalytic treatment.
  • This framework aids in addressing deeply rooted developmental deficits and personality restructuring.
  • Clinical interventions can be tailored to foster object and self constancy for lasting change.