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The not-so-silent couple in the individual
1British Association of Psychotherapists, London.
The Journal of Analytical Psychology
|July 1, 1997
Summary
This study integrates the self and internal objects, proposing a unified self-model. Clinical analysis reveals internal couples formed by maternal reverie and paternal thinking, crucial for psychological survival but hindering development without external engagement.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychoanalysis
- Internal Objects Theory
Background:
- The self and internal objects are often studied separately.
- Existing theories address part selves and sub-personalities.
- A unified model could integrate disparate aspects of mental structure.