Abstracts
Résumé
Cet article explore la contribution du psychothérapeute aux impasses avec la clientèle avec un trouble de la personnalité, en se centrant sur le concept de triade dynamique de Masterson et sur les impasses résultant d’un échec de la régulation du contre-transfert. Plusieurs dynamiques du thérapeute, souvent lui-même issu d’une famille dysfonctionnelle, sont explorées dans les interactions possibles avec la dynamique pathologique du client. Ces dynamiques peuvent évoluer sur un continuum théorique qui va de la prédominance des défenses caractérielles à la complète résilience. Enfin, les exigences très élevées que comporte la psychothérapie des états-limite au plan de la régulation du contre-transfert, un facteur crucial pour l’efficacité et l’alliance thérapeutique, sont soulignées. L’auteure partage son expérience clinique appuyée par une recension des écrits sur la santé mentale et la vie personnelle des psychothérapeutes.
Abstract
This article explores the contribution of the psychotherapist to therapeutic impasses occurring with clients suffering from borderline personality disorder, centering on Masterson’s concepts of dynamic triad and on impasses resulting from a failure of regulation of counter-transference. The therapist’s numerous dynamics—often raised himself in a dysfunctional family—are explored in the possible interactions with the client’s pathological dynamic. These dynamics can evolve on a theoretical continuum that goes from predominance of character defences to complete resilience. In conclusion, the very high demands of psychotherapy of borderline personality disorders on the level of regulation of counter-transference, a crucial factor in efficiency and therapeutic alliance are underlined. The author shares her clinical experience supported by a literature review on the mental health and personal life of psychotherapists.
Resumen
Este artículo explora la contribución del psicoterapeuta a los callejones sin salida con la clientela que sufre de un trastorno de la personalidad. Se centra en el concepto de triada dinámica de Masterson y en los callejones resultado de un fracaso de la regulación de la contratransferencia. Se exploran varias dinámicas del terapeuta, con frecuencia él mismo resultado de una familia disfuncional, en las interacciones posibles con la dinámica patológica del cliente. Estas dinámicas pueden evolucionar en un continuum teórico que va desde la predominancia de las defensas de carácter a la completa resiliencia. Por último, se recalcan las exigencias tan elevadas que incluye la psicoterapia de los estados límite en relación al plan de la regulación de la contratransferencia, un factor crucial para la eficacia y la alianza terapéutica. La autora comparte su experiencia clínica apoyada por una recensión de textos sobre la salud mental y la vida personal de los psicoterapeutas.
Resumo
Este artigo explora a contribuição do psicoterapeuta aos impasses com os pacientes que sofrem de transtorno de personalidade, concentrando-se no conceito de tríade dinâmica de Masterson e nos impasses que resultam de uma derrota da regulação da contra-transferência. Várias dinâmicas do terapeuta, frequentemente ele mesmo vindo de uma família disfuncional, são exploradas nas interações possíveis com a dinâmica patológica do paciente. Essas dinâmicas podem evoluir em um continuum teórico que vai da predominância das defesas de personalidade à completa resiliência. Finalmente, são ressaltadas as exigências muito elevadas que a psicoterapia comporta dos estados limite no plano da regulação da contratransferência, um fator crucial para a eficácia e a aliança terapêutica. A autora compartilha sua experiência clínica apoiada por uma recensão da literatura sobre a saúde mental e a vida pessoal dos psicoterapeutas.
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