Interpretation: signals from the analytic field and emotional transformations

Abstract

Through numerous clinical examples and from a point of view focused on field theory the author reflects upon what are the main characteristics of ‘transformative interpretations’ and upon the mental and affective conditions that support it. He especially centers his attention on difficult patients who have experienced cumulative affective traumas in their lives.

Keywords:

• transference
• analyst's affective response
• trauma
• ‘transformative’ interpretation
• Bion
• Baranger