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Posted by Speaker on January 2, 2004, at 20:44:27
I just read a pamphlet about my new T. and found that he has training in Object Relations Therapy. Is this different from CBT? He has several different degree's. Another place he studied is at th Jung Institute...what type therapy is this. I am so new to all of this I just need educated. Thanks.
Posted by dragonfly25 on January 2, 2004, at 21:03:26
In reply to Object Relations Therapy??? What is it???, posted by Speaker on January 2, 2004, at 20:44:27
hi
i am thinking back to psy101 and i am almost positive that jung is psychoanalytic. and i think that objects relations therapy has that focus as well.
but isn't he a CB therapist? did i remember that right?
dragonfly
Posted by Karen_kay on January 2, 2004, at 22:54:21
In reply to Object Relations Therapy??? What is it???, posted by Speaker on January 2, 2004, at 20:44:27
This is just a brief explanation I found.. Hope it helps a little bit.. I don't have any personal experience with it though. Sorry....
What is Object Relations?
Object Relations is a set of theories which postulate that relationships, beginning with the mother-infant dyad, are primary, and that intrapsychic, interpersonal, and group experiences lay the foundation for the development of individual identity. The individual's interpretation of these relationships- both conscious and unconscious- becomes the basis for later relations with others, in friendship, marriage, and raising a family.To understand how early life actively influences later life, we examine all stages of development, beginning with infancy. We also look at how internal objects modify and are modified by life experience, from childhood through old age.
Posted by LostGirl on January 3, 2004, at 15:32:52
In reply to Re: Object Relations Therapy??? What is it??? » Speaker, posted by Karen_kay on January 2, 2004, at 22:54:21
What I know about this is sketchy, and you could do a google search and probably find tons of articles. But what I know about object relations theory is that your early relationship with mother/caretaker is what you internalize and how you later see the world. Like if your needs were met quickly and kindly, you see the world as a good, non-threatening place and can trust others. If you had a depressed, non-responsive mother, you will see the world as not capable of meeting your needs or that you are not worthy of having your needs met, etc. The therapeutic relationship is supposed to be a "corrective emotional experience" where you can learn to let your guard down and see that it is okay, and there are people you can trust, and can change your view and your behaviors.
That's probably way over-simplified, but the best I can convey of what I understand.
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