Shadow and substance: A relational perspective on clinical process.

Using the Rorschach for exploring the concept of transitional space within the political context of the Middle East

“…Thus, dichotomies such as inside-outside, fantasy-reality, consciousness-unconsciousness, intrapsychic-interpersonal, and within the mind and between people are not discrete and unambiguous domains of experience. Rather, the boundaries separating these apparent dichotomies reflect fluidly shifting properties of intersubjective systems that change in different times and contexts (Bromberg, 1993;Orange et al, 1997;Mitchell, 2000). The intrapsychic and the interpersonal are thus overlapping and interdependent domains of experience, an idea that was referred to by Mitchell (2000) as the "relational matrix," where both realms create, interpenetrate, and transform each other in a subtle and complex matter.…”

Clinical applications of the attachment framework: Relational treatment of complex trauma

“…Although they discussed the relational dimensions of treatment, the focus on the significance of the attachment history in general and as the context within which the abuse occurred is more recent following the wealth of attachment research that has become available. Simultaneously, relational forms of psychotherapy have become more sophisticated and have increasingly focused on the challenges inherent in the treatment of abused or traumatized individuals, particularly their dissociative processes and borderline-type relational patterns and on the treatment of their attachment disturbances (Allen, 2001;Bromberg, 1993Bromberg, , 1998Chu, 1998;Dalenberg, 2000;Davies & Frawley, 1994;Magnavita, 1999;Olio & Connell, 1993;Pearlman, 2001;Putnam, 1989;Ross, 1997;Saakvitne et al, 2000;Schwartz, 2000). 2 Research has shown that the classic symptoms of PTSD alone can often be addressed successfully in a short-term format using cognitivebehavioral techniques with relatively little emphasis on the therapeutic relationship (Foa, Keane, & Friedman, 2000;Van der Kolk, Korn, Weir, & Rozelle, 2004;Solomon, 1997).…”

“…The therapist must maintain or regain emotional equanimity and tolerance in the face of the client's push-pull style, disjointed affect, risk-taking behavior and revictimization, and in response to other relational inconsistency (including attempts to foster the therapist's rejection, sometimes with conscious intent and sometimes not). As discussed most specifically by relationally oriented writers, therapists must use awareness of their own countertransference responses as they attempt to understand and name the client's shifting states, and to manage their own emotions which may arise either in response to the real issues posed by the client or as a result of projective identification or more direct provocation (Bromberg, 1993;Davies & Frawley, 1994;Gabbard & Wilkinson, 1994;Pearlman & Saakvitne, 1995;Schore, 2003b;Schwartz, 2000). The therapist also benefits from ongoing support, consultation, and supervision, as discussed by many of these writers.…”

Pasarse de la raya: Heroínas relacionales y el exceso relacional

“…Al desplazarnos de las viejas restricciones analíticas, descubrimos nuevas maneras de ser nosotros mismos y utilizarnos (p.ej. Aron, 1991Aron, , 1999Benjamin, 1995Benjamin, , 1998Bass, 2001;Bromberg, 1993Bromberg, , 1995Bromberg, , 1998Bromberg, , 2011Davies y Frawley, 1994;Davies, 1998Davies, , 2004Harris, 2009;Hoffman, 1998;Mitchell, 1984Mitchell, , 1988Mitchell, , 1993Mitchell, , 1997D. B. Stern, 1992D.…”