The Psychodynamic Treatment of Resistance with a Religious Patient from the Perspective of Intersubjectivity Theory

The analysis of resistances with religious patients from the perspective of intersubjectivity theory offers insights into the resolution of therapeutic impasses by focusing attention on intersubjective conjunctions and disjunctions (Stolorow, Brandchaft, & Atwood, 1987). Understanding resistance...

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Published in:Journal of psychology and theology 1999-12, Vol.27 (4), p.291-299
Main Author: Baker, Mark W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Patients
Psychoanalysis
Psychotherapy
Religion
Therapists
Transference (Psychology)
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Summary:The analysis of resistances with religious patients from the perspective of intersubjectivity theory offers insights into the resolution of therapeutic impasses by focusing attention on intersubjective conjunctions and disjunctions (Stolorow, Brandchaft, & Atwood, 1987). Understanding resistance as an aspect of the intersubjective field between therapist and patient, which is co-determined by both participants, greatly assists in the treatment of difficult patients. Resistance analysis in the case of a patient using religious references as resistance is presented from an intersubjective perspective on psychodynamic treatment.
ISSN:0091-6471
2328-1162
DOI:10.1177/009164719902700401