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Transpersonal processes: a bridge between object relations and attachment theory in normal and psychopathological

R C Muir1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, C.M. Hincks Institute, Ontario, Canada.

The British Journal of Medical Psychology
|September 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

This study advances the transpersonal and bimodal theories of relational cognition. It demonstrates their synergy with attachment theory, internal working models, and self-reflective capacity for developmental insights.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Psychoanalysis

Background:

  • The paper builds upon existing theories of relational cognition and developmental psychology.
  • It addresses the limitations of traditional object relations theory.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To further develop the concept of transpersonal processes and the bimodal theory of relational cognition.
  • To demonstrate how the bimodal concept enhances developmental theory and supports a shift towards a relational systems model.
  • To illustrate the congruence and synergy between transpersonal/bimodal concepts and attachment theory.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual development and theoretical integration.
  • Analysis of existing theories including object relations, attachment, internal working models, and self-reflective capacity.

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Main Results:

  • The bimodal theory of relational cognition offers a novel framework for understanding transpersonal processes.
  • This framework illuminates developmental pathways and facilitates a transition from object relations to a relational systems model.
  • Attachment theory, internal working models, and self-reflective capacity are shown to be highly compatible with the proposed transpersonal and bimodal concepts.

Conclusions:

  • The integration of transpersonal and bimodal concepts with attachment theory provides a more comprehensive model of relational cognition and development.
  • This synthesized model offers valuable insights for understanding the complexities of human relationships and psychological growth.