Object Relations Model

Question 1

Theorist associated with Object Relations:

Answer 1

Dicks, Fairbairn, Framo, and Sharf & Sharf

Question 2

Which Theorist in object relations believes in “Magic” beliefs ?

Answer 2

Framo

Question 3

What is the Theory of dysfunction?

Answer 3

Negative aspects of repressed, introjected early “objects” (usually parents) are projected onto the spouse or children.

Question 4

What are the Major Concepts?

Answer 4

• Projection of internalized, repressed ego objects
• Internal objects such as mental images of self and other, and self in relation to other, built from experience and expectations
• interpersonal view of individual development and family development.
• Negative aspects of the introjected object.
• People relate to people in the present partly on the basis of expectations formed by early experience.
• Unresolved family of origin issues.

Question 5

Theory of Change

Answer 5

• Expression of repressed objects.
• Resolution of negative aspects of repressed objects.
• Individuation of family members
• Detachment and differentiation form the “bad” object.

Question 6

Stages of Therapy

Answer 6

1. Engagement
2. Projective Identification
3. Confrontation
4. Termination

Question 7

How long is therapy ?

Answer 7

Long term

Question 8

What is the stance of the therapist?

Answer 8

Non-directive, observer, foster insight and understanding . very Freud like.

Question 9

Methods and techniques:

Answer 9

Listening, Observing, responding to the unconscious material, interpreting, developing insight.

Question 10

Diagnosing and Assessment

Answer 10

• self report
• family of origin history
• analyzing the defensive system of the family
• degree of family member individuation
• analysis of intrapsychic material

Question 11

Projection

Answer 11

An unconscious defense in which unwanted feelings or beliefs about oneself are split off and then attributed to others.