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Reality and danger in psychoanalytic treatment
J H Slavin1, M Rahmani, L Pollock
1Counseling Center, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA.
The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
|May 13, 1998
Summary
Recent discussions on erotic countertransference raise fundamental questions about the necessity of "real" interactions for therapeutic change in psychoanalysis. This paper explores the nature of "real" in psychoanalytic treatment and its potential risks.
Area of Science:
- Psychoanalysis
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy
Background:
- Recent literature highlights the significance of erotic countertransference in psychoanalytic practice.
- This raises deeper questions about the role of "real" experiences in facilitating therapeutic change.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the fundamental issue of whether "real" interactions are necessary for genuine change in psychoanalytic treatment.
- To examine the potential dangers associated with "real" events occurring between analyst and patient.
Main Methods:
- Historical tracing of psychoanalytic concepts of "real" in patient life and transference.
- Clinical vignette analysis to illustrate theoretical points.
- Discussion of implications for psychoanalytic treatment processes.
Main Results:
- The concept of "real" in psychoanalysis is complex and multifaceted.
- The presence of "real" interactions can be both crucial for change and potentially destructive.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the nature of "real" in the transference is critical for effective psychoanalytic treatment.
- Careful consideration of "real" events is necessary to navigate potential risks and maximize therapeutic benefits.