Bridging the gap between the psychic and the social: the impact of psychoanalytic work on the community
Journal title RICERCA PSICOANALITICA
Author/s Neil Altman
Publishing Year 2010 Issue 2010/2
Language Italian Pages 16 P. 15-30 File size 455 KB
DOI 10.3280/RPR2010-002003
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Bridging the gap between the psychic and the social: the impact of psychoanalytic work on the community - The author examines how psychoanalysis can deal with far-reaching social problems far beyond private practice. Psychoanalytic concepts are relevant to any setting. Psychoanalysis facilitates self-reflection and focuses on details of perception and feelings. It helps us not to avoid painful experiences and to restrain pedagogic interference. Associations of ideas play a significant role in show ing new points of view and unblocking thoughts. Moreover, psychoanalysis teaches us how to handle countertransference, which is an invaluable tool in a community, where difficult relational situations and the power play between roles tend to block emotional growth. A lot of colorful examples are given by the author in his pleasant exposition.
Keywords: Social context, community, setting, social service, countertransference
Neil Altman, Superare la frattura tra psichico e sociale: l'intervento sulla Comunità attraverso il lavoro analitico in "RICERCA PSICOANALITICA" 2/2010, pp 15-30, DOI: 10.3280/RPR2010-002003