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Reflections on being a psychoanalyst

Reflections on being a psychoanalyst THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOANALYSIS 37:83-84(1977) BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS The topic of being a psychoanalyst has been discussed since the inception of the psychoanalytic movement. Many contributors to the literature have attempted to explore what the role of psychoanalyst is and should be. The vicissitudes of being a psychoanalyst are broad, and each author has added dimensions to our understanding by discussing criteria for accepting the analytic candidate, investigating the role of empathy, and attempting to elucidate the character traits of a psychoanalyst. The review of literature clearly demonstrates the variety of attitudes noted in the development of the professional identity of the psychoanalyst. How- ever, I would like to explore briefly certain areas of professional development involved in being a psychoanalyst: the training experience, familial and personal relationships, the dyadic situation and ego adaptiveness, and grati- fications of professional life. Psychoanalysis requires a tremendous amount of energy to acquire a professional skill, and the psychoanalyst provides himself with additional skills in order to better treat his patients. However, it can be postulated that the primary motive for psychoanalytic training is related to developmental difficulties. Entering psychoanalytic training rationalizes the need for a psychoanalysis and denies the concept of not http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The American Journal of Psychoanalysis Springer Journals

Reflections on being a psychoanalyst

Gilberg, Arnold L.
The American Journal of Psychoanalysis , Volume 37 (1): 2 – Mar 1, 1977
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Springer Journals
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1977 The Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis
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0002-9548
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1573-6741
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10.1007/BF01252826
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Abstract

THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOANALYSIS 37:83-84(1977) BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS The topic of being a psychoanalyst has been discussed since the inception of the psychoanalytic movement. Many contributors to the literature have attempted to explore what the role of psychoanalyst is and should be. The vicissitudes of being a psychoanalyst are broad, and each author has added dimensions to our understanding by discussing criteria for accepting the analytic candidate, investigating the role of empathy, and attempting to elucidate the character traits of a psychoanalyst. The review of literature clearly demonstrates the variety of attitudes noted in the development of the professional identity of the psychoanalyst. How- ever, I would like to explore briefly certain areas of professional development involved in being a psychoanalyst: the training experience, familial and personal relationships, the dyadic situation and ego adaptiveness, and grati- fications of professional life. Psychoanalysis requires a tremendous amount of energy to acquire a professional skill, and the psychoanalyst provides himself with additional skills in order to better treat his patients. However, it can be postulated that the primary motive for psychoanalytic training is related to developmental difficulties. Entering psychoanalytic training rationalizes the need for a psychoanalysis and denies the concept of not

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Published: Mar 1, 1977

Keywords: Clinical Psychology; Psychotherapy; Psychoanalysis

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