Lives of the Unconscious. A Podcast on Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Episode 12: The architecture of personality. Structural disorders
May 7, 2021
Delve into the intricate relationship between psychological symptoms and their roots, with a focus on how context shapes understanding. Explore the architecture of personality, highlighting differing psychic frameworks that affect identity and conflict management. Learn about structural disorders in mental frameworks, comparing therapy to restoring foundational elements of a building. This insightful discussion emphasizes the importance of tailored therapeutic approaches based on individual psychic structures.
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Symptom Context
- Psychoanalysts consider the psychological context of symptoms, not just the symptoms themselves.
- The same symptom can have different meanings for different people depending on their "psychic structure."
Roommate Conflicts
- Imagine roommates with conflicting desires, like cleanliness versus partying, living in a shared house.
- This illustrates how inner conflicts can lead to neurotic solutions, like rigid cleaning regimes or constant friction.
House Architecture
- In structural disorders, the house's architecture is the problem, not just roommate conflict.
- A damaged roof causing leaks requires constant cleaning, symbolizing deeper structural issues.