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Self psychology
Modern psychoanalytic theory and clinical applications
Self psychology
Self psychology is a modern psychoanalytic theory and clinical approach developed by Heinz Kohut from the 1960s through the 1980s. While classical Freudian psychoanalysis focused on innate biological drives and conflicts within the unconscious, self psychology focuses on the subjective experience of the "self" and the fundamental need to maintain a stable sense of self. Self psychology views psychological suffering as rooted in a weak or underdeveloped self, caused by (among other things) a lack of empathy and receptiveness in childhood caregivers. Central to self psychology is the concept of the selfobject, which refers to another person or experience that serves the function of maintaining a stable and cohesive sense of self. Kohut's work revolves around three major selfobject relationships: Mirroring, where the individual looks for affirmation and recognition from others. Idealization, where the individual relies on an admired other for a sense of strength and stability. Twinship (or...
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