narcissistic transference

What Is Self Psychology By Heinz Kohut?

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What Is Self Psychology By Heinz Kohut? When Kohut wrote about self-self object relationships, he was not referring to a biological or a social fact, but to “an inner feeling state.” He understood selfobject responses as being the responses from others that are necessary in order for one to develop and maintain an experience of

What Is Optimal Frustration?

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What Is Optimal Frustration? Optimal frustration is a form of tolerable frustration and disappointment. When a child needs access to a self-object but one is not available, he or she might experience frustration. Optimal frustration occurs when a person experiences frustration that can lead to the development of new coping skills. What is Selfobject in