Pathologies of the Mind
Narcissism has become such a persuasive psychotic trait that society is now deemed "Normal " or "Revered" as the general population seems incapable of...
Three Characters
The narcissist is formed by their relationship with primary objects (mother/father). Their parents can be too intrusive or rejecting, as failed attempts to separate...
Object Relations – Part 2
Because of distortion in the ego structure and functions, the borderline patient manifests a severely aggressive transference with acting out reactions (Ego weakness). They...
Illusion, Disillusion, and Irony
Illusions are universal and ubiquitous, which must all emerge to face reality. The acceptance of both illusion and reality requires an ability to entertain...
Psychic Equilibrium
Neurotics seem to be under a continuous pressure of compulsion, which overrides the pleasure principle. Recurrence relates to the active behaviour of the person...
Psychic Retreats
A retreat provides a patient with relative peace and protection from stress when any meaningful contact with an analyst is experienced as threatening. This...
