Category Archives: Academic Articles

Introduction: First I shall look at this topic from the point of view that somatising is a way of dealing with psychic pain. I shall try and explain why this happens, exploring what might have gone wrong in the early … Continue reading →

Summary: This is a paper about the concepts of generosity and destructiveness. My thoughts are based on Melanie Klein’s paper ‘Envy and Gratitude’ (1957) and Bion’s ‘Attacks on Linking’ (1959). I shall explore innate love and hate, and how envy … Continue reading →

Introduction In this paper I shall explore aspects of depression which I feel are important, such as ambivalence, hopelessness, masochism, hostility and addictive relationships, and explain some of the dynamics behind these. I shall try and show how these feelings … Continue reading →

Table of Contents Summary Introduction Responsive mirroring Distored mirroring Lack of mirroring Implications for therapy Conclusion Bibliography Summary This is an article about the concept of mirroring. I shall be looking at Winnicott’s paper ‘The Mirror Role of Mother and … Continue reading →