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Intergenerational work as an adjunct to psychoanalysis and psychotherapy

S Braverman1

  • 1McGill University, School of Social Work, USA.

The Journal of the American Academy of Psychoanalysis
|January 1, 1995
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Intergenerational work, focusing on real family relationships, can supplement psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. This approach aids in healing developmental issues and overcoming resistance, potentially shortening therapy duration.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Psychoanalysis

Background:

  • Psychotherapy and psychoanalysis aim to repair developmental issues causing life difficulties.
  • Transference is a key therapeutic tool, but not the only one.
  • Longer lifespans increase the prevalence of multi-generational families.

Observation:

  • Family relationships offer significant healing potential, extending beyond therapy.
  • Adult patients often have living parents, creating opportunities for intergenerational work.
  • Intergenerational work is beneficial when severe pathology is absent and resistance is high.

Findings:

  • Intergenerational work can be an effective adjunct to psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
  • This approach can shorten therapy duration and address patient resistance.

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  • Emphasis on real relationships can influence intrapsychic change.

    • Implications:

    • Intergenerational work offers clinical and theoretical possibilities for modifying the role of transference.
    • It provides an alternative or supplement to traditional methods, especially for resistant patients.
    • This approach highlights the impact of real-life relationships on psychological healing.