Works In Progress Seminar: The Problem of Self-Disclosure
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May 15, 2019
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Works In Progress Seminar:
“The Problem of Self-Disclosure”
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
8:00 pm
Presenter: Arnold Richards, M.D.
This paper discusses the difference between self-disclosure and self-revelation particularly from the points of view of self psychology and contemporary Freudian conflict theory and other theoretical points of view. It was stimulated by an exchange between Jeffrey Stern, a self psychologist, about a paper on self-revelation: “I have a dog in the fight.” The pros and cons of self-disclosure are explored in relation to a case presented by Dr. Richards (where issues of self-disclosure were present) and the patient’s own comments on Dr. Richards’ write-up of his case are included. In addition, there is discussion of the history of self-disclosure in psychoanalysis focusing on instances of Freud’s own interference in his patients’ lives. Finally, there is a discussion of changes in the relevance of the analyst’s self-disclosure now that patients can google their analysts and may find out many details of their analysts’ lives on the internet.
No CME or CE credits offered.
Venue: NYPSI's Marianne & Nicholas Young Auditorium
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