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Temenos lost: reflections on moving
The Journal of Analytical Psychology
|November 22, 1997
Summary
Moving during therapy can cause patients to lose their therapeutic containment, a state termed "temenos lost." Healing involves both the relationship and space, with re-entry rituals aiding recovery.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychoanalysis
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Moving presents unique clinical challenges in psychotherapy.
- Patients may experience a loss of containment and therapeutic space during transitions.
- The concept of 'temenos lost' describes this disruption in psychoanalytic treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine clinical dilemmas associated with patient or analyst relocation.
- To reconceptualize healing as comprising both the healing relationship and healing space.
- To explore coping mechanisms for 'temenos lost' using historical and case study examples.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of 'temenos lost' and the healing archetype.
- Examination of historical healing practices (King's Evil, Israeli pilgrimages).
- Analysis of a published psychoanalytic case study (Volkan 1984).
Main Results:
- Healing is reconceptualized as the interplay between the healing relationship and healing space.
- Historical examples demonstrate the independent and combined function of these components.
- Patients and analysts cope with 'temenos lost' through managing anxiety and utilizing re-entry rituals.
Conclusions:
- The 'healing archetype' is defined by the synergy of relationship and space.
- The emotional atmosphere and anticipatory anxiety are crucial during moves.
- A 'rite of re-entry' facilitates 'temenos regained,' symbolizing successful adaptation and continued healing.
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