| Anticipatory interpretations: addressing "cautionary tales" and the problem of premature termination. | |
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PMID: 15262614 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This article explores the use of anticipatory interpretations early in the therapeutic process as a means of addressing the problem of premature termination with some patients. The author argues that emerging transference references, detected through a close attention to "cautionary tales" or derivative communications, should be used in early interpretive interventions. It is suggested that such transference references form a "template of intention" that help determine future difficulties in the therapeutic alliance. Being able to communicate these observations in a future-orientated way lays the groundwork for "thinking about" actions that threaten the therapeutic alliance when they occur, in turn curtailing the possibility of acting out through termination. The author uses two case examples to illustrate his observations and goes on to suggest that anticipatory interpretations involve: (1) isolating derivatives and underlying anxieties, (2) future-orientated transference references, and (3) an affirmation of difficulty. |
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Authors:
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Duncan Cartwright |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic Volume: 68 ISSN: 0025-9284 ISO Abbreviation: Bull Menninger Clin Publication Date: 2004 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-07-20 Completed Date: 2004-08-24 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7507032 Medline TA: Bull Menninger Clin Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 95-114 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Durban-Westville, Durban, South Africa. duncanc@webone.com.au |
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Adult Anxiety / therapy* Attitude to Health* Female Humans Male Patient Dropouts* Psychoanalytic Therapy / methods* |
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