Reflections on Some Relations Between Psychoanalytic Concepts and Psychoanalytic Practice

Sandler, Joseph

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“…Likewise, it must be pointed out that most psychologists from both countries agree that it is impossible to ignore their own beliefs and experiences when giving advice, which makes it necessary for them to employ techniques to reduce their own biases. This is supported by other studies that show that psychotherapists combine their own experiences with the technical orientation of their profession in order to fulfill the tasks that their job involves (Moncada, 2007;Najavits, 1997;Sandler, 1983;Schön, 1983).…”

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“…This notion is supported by studies that have argued, specifically in the field of psychology, that these professionals, upon the basis of their experience, develop personal (subjective) theories that roughly overlap the scientific orientation or theory that guides the way they do their job (e.g. Najavits, 1997;Sandler, 1983).…”

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“…According to Sandler (1983), reviewing implicit theories, that is, studying how psychologists think in practice, can contribute to the development of formal theories and be especially fruitful in the case of specific populations for which theory does not exist or is considered to be incomplete.…”

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¿Qué creen y aconsejan psicólogos (as) chilenos (as) y costarricenses sobre la crianza de los (as) hijos (as) ?

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Abstract. This research investigates the subjective theories of 12 Chilean and Costa Rican psychologists who work with children, with the purpose of describing and interpreting their explanations about child rearing. Episodic interviews were used and analyzed using a Grounded Theory model. The interviewees point out that they use their own experience and beliefs when advising parents. Results indicated that, according to the interviewees, the topics most frequently consulted by parents were children's high impulsivity and disciplining. The interviewees believe the most common parenting styles are the authoritarian and the permissive ones, the latter being associated with parents' fear and anxiety.Keywords. Subjective theories, child-rearing, psychologist, parenting, Chile, Costa Rica.Resumen. Este estudio investigó las teorías subjetivas de 12 psicólogos(as) chilenos(as) y costarricenses que trabajan en temáticas de infancia, a objeto de poder describir e interpretar sus explicaciones sobre la crianza. Esta investigación fue de carácter cualitativo, con un diseño metodológico descriptivo-interpretativo. Se realizaron entrevistas episódicas, analizadas utilizando el modelo de la Grounded Theory (teoría fundamentada). Los participantes señalaron usar sus propias experiencias y creencias al aconsejar a los padres y a las madres . Según los (as) entrevistados (as) , los padres y las madres consultan principalmente sobre la impulsividad y disciplina de los (as) hijos (as) . De acuerdo a los (as) entrevistados (as), los estilos parentales más recurrentes son el autoritario y el permisivo, este último asociado con el miedo y ansiedad de los padres y madres .Palabras clave. Teorías subjetivas, crianza de los(as) hijos(as), psicólogo(a) , parentalidad, Chile, Costa Rica. Psicología, 31(123) Actualidades en

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“…However, to deprive technique of the influence of theory altogether is equally harmful. It is certainly true, as Joseph Sandler (1983) has noted, that every analyst-at least preconsciously-holds a theory in mind. Theory-making as a formal discipline requires the analyst to articulate his own assumptions and to assess them with respect to alternatives which inform the work of others.…”

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Theoretical Models and the Analyst's Neutrality

Greenberg

1986

Contemporary Psychoanalysis

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“…While I do not feel that many have openly joined me, at least in this shorthand conclusion, I contrast two opposite views of current psychoanalytic theories as indicators of basic, latent, operative conceptions. Sandler (1983), in defense of divergent theories, writes that there is a discrepancy between public and private statements about the practice of analysis --that analysts commonly profess to be Freudian in public, while in private they find other theories more useful. While granting that this may be true, I (1988, 1990, 1997,) have pointed out an opposite (and perhaps coexisting) inconsistency.…”

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Reconciliation: The Continuing Role of Theory

Rangell

2008

The Journal of the American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynam

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Abstract:The author regards this lecture-event as a symbol of the rapprochements currently in process, brought about by the need to close ranks due to a period of theoretical fragmentation and decline. Just as the original breakthrough of psychoanalysis a century ago was its theory of understanding, the fate of that theory is paramount in the process of consolidation and reconciliation during the present recovery phase. Splits are caused by ideas and people. Theory has grown by steady accretion, and by a parallel subjective process frequently based on flaws and fallacies. Comings together, often in the service of survival, can be on a base as flawed as the original separations, and miss the opportunities to correct previous irrational developments in theory. The author advocates a total composite psychoanalytic theory as the common ground to unify the field and restore its previous inspirational quality.If there is one over-riding new idea that survives this century of psychoanalysis, it is that every human action has meaning. Following this thread, I will begin by asking "Why am I here, on this platform, today?", "Why me?", or "why not some 30 years ago?", and "why now"? I do not mean me personally, but an individual with my composite titles 1 , in the Yet when I was called over half a year ago, I was not shocked, not even surprised, and thought immediately "of course", and was pleased and grateful at the turn of events.For the time had come. It was 2006, and a sea change had come about. We are at the present moment in a stage of recuperation and reconstruction, of rapprochements and refusions after a long period of fragmentation accompanied by diminution and decline. Some of the assessments in our recent history had become quite dire. As one contributor, in the Openline of the American Psychoanalytic Association, recently wrote, "We are dancing around the embers of a burning building". Exaggerated or not, it is to examine the numerous present comings-together to counteract this downward plunge that is my central chosen topic today.In doing so, I would stress that we continue to hue to the rational, that the criterion to be adhered to in this stage of reparative re-grouping be that which has always represented the central guiding principle of the psychoanalytic enterprise, the dominance of reality, consistency and the secondary process.To effect reconciliations, we need to remember what brought about the original separations that led to the groups who wish to re-join today. However, turning to the data of modern rapprochements, empirically I submit that analysts have hardly led by example in this new current activity, the gathering wave of the re-merging of forces. Psychoanalysis has 3 disappointed an expectant and receptive public in many ways during the century of its reign. I dedicate this occasion to the aim of not allowing this new, current segment of our history to become another missed opportunity, another stimulus to cynicism.The rational base of behavior, upon which our discipline bases its existence, ...

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Reflections on Some Relations Between Psychoanalytic Concepts and Psychoanalytic Practice

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¿Qué creen y aconsejan psicólogos (as) chilenos (as) y costarricenses sobre la crianza de los (as) hijos (as) ?

¿Qué creen y aconsejan psicólogos (as) chilenos (as) y costarricenses sobre la crianza de los (as) hijos (as) ?

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Reconciliation: The Continuing Role of Theory

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