Self Pychology

Adult Psychoanalytic Training (APT)
2020-21, 2nd Trimester — Fridays, 3:30-5:00pm
Sue Radant, PhD
Donald Schimmel, PhD

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December 11, 2020 — Selfobjects and Selfobject Transferences

[47 pages]

This class will provide an introduction to selfobjects, as the subjective aspect of a self-sustaining function, performed by a relationship of the self to objects.  We will discuss types of selfobjects, selfobject transferences, and how these displaced needs onto the therapist represent archaic and age-appropriate selfobject needs.

Selfobject Vs Internalized Object Relationship

Kohut, H. (1971) “The Idealizing Transference” in The Analysis of the Self, Ch2, pp37-55

Kohut, H. (1971) “Types of Mirror Transferences: A Classification According to Developmental Considerations” in The Analysis of the Self, Ch5, pp105-132