The termination phase of psychoanalysis Working-through of…
““The termination phase of psychoanalysis Working-through of mourning, typical of the termination phase of psychoanalysis, brings forth the working through of the candidate-analysand’s relation to his analyst, and, by extension, to psychoanalysis itself. In my””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The ending of therapy mirrors mourning, revealing how the patient’s bond to the analyst reflects their relationship to the discipline itself.
In simple terms: Therapy’s end shows how we relate to both the therapist and the field.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and work through these relational patterns.
Themes
psychotherapy
mourning
transference
termination
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
clinical
theoretical
When to use this quote
- clinical supervision
- patient termination
- training seminars
- personal therapy
Key Concepts
analytic process
object relations
self‑object dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the analyst’s role influence your sense of self?
- What does the termination reveal about your attachment patterns?
A Different Perspective
The process can be painful and may reopen unresolved grief.