| Deconstructing the myth of the neutral analyst: an alternative from intersubjective systems theory. | |
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PMID: 9259034 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A critique is offered of four conceptions of neutrality that have been prominent in the psychoanalytic literature: neutrality as (1) abstinence, (2) anonymity, (3) equidistance, and (4) empathy. It is argued that once the psychoanalytic situation is recognized as an intersubjective system of reciprocal mutual influence, the concept of neutrality is revealed to be an illusion. Hence, interpretations are always suggestions, transference is always contaminated, and analysis are never objective. An alternative to neutrality is found in the investigatory stance of empathic-introspective inquiry. This mode of inquiry is sharply distinguished from the prescribing of self-expressive behavior on the part of analysis, and the distinction is illustrated with a clinical vignette. |
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Authors:
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R D Stolorow; G F Atwood |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Psychoanalytic quarterly Volume: 66 ISSN: 0033-2828 ISO Abbreviation: Psychoanal Q Publication Date: 1997 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-10-22 Completed Date: 1997-10-22 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0226661 Medline TA: Psychoanal Q Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 431-49 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adult Countertransference (Psychology)* Empathy Female Humans Professional-Patient Relations* Psychoanalytic Interpretation Psychoanalytic Therapy / methods*, standards Self Assessment (Psychology) Social Perception Systems Theory |
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