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A curious metaphor. Engaging with trauma: an analytical perspective
Author(s) -
Waldron Sharn
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of analytical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.285
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 1468-5922
pISSN - 0021-8774
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-5922.2009.01825.x
Subject(s) - metaphor , countertransference , perspective (graphical) , context (archaeology) , psychology , psychoanalysis , psychotherapist , epistemology , philosophy , computer science , history , artificial intelligence , archaeology , linguistics
: This paper explores the metaphor of in vitro fertilization in respect to those parts of the individual ‘frozen’ through early trauma. It describes the conditions necessary for the reintroduction of the frozen ‘embryo’ in the therapeutic relationship through use of an extended example. The role of the analytic relationship and the analyst's countertransference are highlighted within the context of implications for the process of therapy.