Review article
https://doi.org/10.24869/psihei.2024.58
PSYCHOANALYTIC CONCEPTS IN PSYCHOSOMATICS
Zvonimir Paštar
orcid.org/0000-0002-2930-090X
; Zavod za psihoterapiju, Klinika za psihijatriju Vrapče, Zagreb.
Abstract
This paper presents the psychodynamic concepts in psychosomatics, which are divided into
homogeneous and heterogeneous models in the literature. The Chicago Psychosomatic School
is conceptually closer to the homogeneous model, and its founder, Franz Alexander, followed
the principle of continuity of body and psyche, while the one closer to the heterogeneous model
is the Paris Psychosomatic School which is based upon the discontinuity of body and psyche,
and its most important representatives were Ziwar, Marty, Fain, de M’uzan and others. In this
paper, the Paris Psychosomatic School is elaborated in more detail, considering the fact that this
model is more present in Europe. The basic terms important for understanding the Paris psychosomatic
concept are also explained, such as the following: automatic-mechanistic way of
thinking (pense operatoire), reduplication, lack of fantasy and alexithymia. In addition, the economic
concept of organization and reorganization in the psychosomatic patient is explained.
Keywords
psychosomatics; psychodynamics; Chicago Psychosomatic School; Paris Psychosomatic School
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328683
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Publication date:
18.12.2024.
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