Catharsis, insight and integration of personality in analytical-cathartic therapy
Abstract
The article provides a detailed analysis of the phenomenon of «catharsis» and its associated concepts – abreaction and insight – in their significance for the integration of personality as the ultimate goal of psychotherapy. We discuss issues related to the interpretation of these concepts in analytical-cathartic therapy, in which catharsis is considered as the result of reflexive activity to overcome a mental crisis, as a final state («denouement») with the subsequent launch of personality transformation.
About the Author
A. A. Alexandrov
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Artur Alexandrovich Alexandrov – Dr. Med. Sci. Prof., Prof. of the Department of psychotherapy, medical psychology and sexology
Kirochnaya St., 41, Saint-Petersburg, 191015
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Alexandrov A.A. Catharsis, insight and integration of personality in analytical-cathartic therapy. Bulletin of psychotherapy. 2020;1(75):7-29. (In Russ.)
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