Theorist associated with Object Relations:
Dicks, Fairbairn, Framo, and Sharf & Sharf
Which Theorist in object relations believes in “Magic” beliefs ?
Framo
What is the Theory of dysfunction?
Negative aspects of repressed, introjected early “objects” (usually parents) are projected onto the spouse or children.
What are the Major Concepts?
- Projection of internalized, repressed ego objects
- Internal objects such as mental images of self and other, and self in relation to other, built from experience and expectations
- interpersonal view of individual development and family development.
- Negative aspects of the introjected object.
- People relate to people in the present partly on the basis of expectations formed by early experience.
- Unresolved family of origin issues.
Theory of Change
- Expression of repressed objects.
- Resolution of negative aspects of repressed objects.
- Individuation of family members
- Detachment and differentiation form the “bad” object.
Stages of Therapy
- Engagement
- Projective Identification
- Confrontation
- Termination
How long is therapy ?
Long term
What is the stance of the therapist?
Non-directive, observer, foster insight and understanding . very Freud like.
Methods and techniques:
Listening, Observing, responding to the unconscious material, interpreting, developing insight.
Diagnosing and Assessment
- self report
- family of origin history
- analyzing the defensive system of the family
- degree of family member individuation
- analysis of intrapsychic material
Projection
An unconscious defense in which unwanted feelings or beliefs about oneself are split off and then attributed to others.
