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Authors |
Mahler, Kerberg, klein, kohut |
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Theory |
Behavior is motivated for human relationships and are developed in infancy |
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Maladaptive behavior |
Abnormalities in early object relations |
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Key concept |
Projective identification Separation - individuation |
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Separation- individuation |
4 to 5 months old 4 stages a child will attempt separation: Differentiation Practice Reapproachment Object constancy *** age 3 yrs old |
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Goal |
Restore the ability to relate with others in a meaningful way |
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Techniques |
Mirroring... look for defense mechanism such as splitting and projection. |
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Who are the objects? |
Primary caregiver |
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Object constancy |
Developing mental representation (introjects) of self and objects. This ability gives the self the ability to value the object for more than just to satisfy its needs. |
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Object constancy 3 steps: |
1. Normal autistic stage 2. Normal symbiotic stage 3. Separation-individuation stage |
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Normal autistic stage develops when? |
1st few weeks of life |
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What is normal autistic stage? |
Infants are self absorbed and unaware of external environment |
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When does normal symbiotic stage develop? |
After autistic stage and before 5 months |
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What is normal symbiotic stage? |
Infant becomes aware of external environment, but still unable to differentiate themselves from caregiver |
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When does separation-individuation occur? |
5 months and continue to age 3 years old |