Notes on intersubjectivity and the psychoanalytic field

Abstract

In this paper, it is argued that the psychoanalytic situation can be considered as an intersubjective field of interactions (psychoanalytic field) involving both patient and analyst. These interactions constantly transform the psychoanalytic field. The dream paradigm of the psychoanalytic session is also discussed. The theoretical arguments are illustrated with clinical vignettes.

Keywords:

• intersubjectivity
• dream paradigm
• waking dream
• alpha elements
• narrative derivatives
• projective identification
• transformations
• psychoanalytic field