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Authenticity as an aim of Psychoanalysis
- Source :
- The American Journal of Psychoanalysis. 68:325-349
- Publication Year :
- 2008
- Publisher :
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2008.
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Abstract
- This paper will present a series of predominantly clinical observations concerning the lengthy work a patient carries out, with the help of the analyst, in order to achieve greater personal authenticity. When this work is drawing to a close and the patient has gained a degree of authenticity, this authenticity remains within him, almost without his realizing it. The power of authenticity is instead revealed through the patient's most intimate and important relationships. In the long term, the patient's authenticity also alters his perception of himself and of his role in the world. He feels more alive and less overcome by a sense of futility, if earlier this had been the case.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Psychoanalysis
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Alienation
clinical observation
authenticity
analyst
Self Concept
Psychoanalytic Therapy
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Power (social and political)
Psychiatry and Mental health
Clinical Psychology
Perception
Humans
Female
Identification (psychology)
Psychoanalytic theory
Psychology
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Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 15736741 and 00029548
- Volume :
- 68
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- The American Journal of Psychoanalysis
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....5df40cb1912a8b4726a7ec6e3f578b86