Projection and projective identification in experiential settings

Journal title PSICOBIETTIVO
Author/s Judith Teszáry
Publishing Year 2022 Issue 2022/3
Language English Pages 6 P. 123-128 File size 623 KB
DOI 10.3280/PSOB2022-003012
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This article describes experiences where projection, projective iden- tification and division are plausible and adequate concepts in the so-called action exploration of human relations in crises. It mainly concerns the creation of an enemy in war but even in other heavy relational problems. Methods of sociodra- ma on a group level and psychodrama on an individual level are used both to monitor and deal with these defence mechanisms.

Keywords: projection, projective identification, split, sociodrama, psycho- drama and role reversal.

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Judith Teszáry, Projection and projective identification in experiential settings in "PSICOBIETTIVO" 3/2022, pp 123-128, DOI: 10.3280/PSOB2022-003012