Identification in couple and family therapy

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Abstract

The term “identification” is etymologically linked to identity and by theoretical extension to projective identification. It indicates the process of assimilating the outside world, allowing one to shape his or her personality on the basis of others’ experiences. Identification is herein examined by following a specific evolutionary line (i.e., from within-couple to offspring-parent identification), then interpreted within the context of couple and family therapy. What is shown is the developmentally most advanced direction taken, that is – paradoxically – its counterpart (i.e., separation-differentiation), otherwise the risk of a collusive identification (i.e., adhesive, massive, or intrusive identification) may occur.
Lingua originaleInglese
Titolo della pubblicazione ospiteEncyclopedia of Couple and Family Therapy
EditoreSpringer International Publishing
Pagine1-3
Numero di pagine3
ISBN (stampa)9783319158778
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2017

Keywords

  • Assimilation
  • Mirroring

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