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The observing self and the development of cohesiveness
Author(s) -
Donnelly Charles
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
british journal of medical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.102
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 2044-8341
pISSN - 0007-1129
DOI - 10.1111/j.2044-8341.1979.tb02526.x
Subject(s) - group cohesiveness , psychology , developmental psychology , social psychology
This paper presents a detailed analysis of the movement from fragmentation to rudimentary cohesiveness in the severely disturbed patient. In potentially psychotic patients this progression is necessary before analysis of the narcissistic transferences can occur. A dynamic and behavioural analysis of this progression offers a clear focus for the initial phase of treatment: The development of the observing self.