Making connections: a relational reframing of object relations theory for pastoral psychotherapy with women having intimate relationship problems

Diana C Leaf

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Making connections: a relational reframing of object relations theory for pastoral psychotherapy with women having intimate relationship problems

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Diana C Leaf. Making Connections: a Relational Reframing of Object Relations Theory for Pastoral Psychotherapy with Women Having Intimate Relationship Problems. Phillips Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/004fbd96-48e9-4f5c-be46-bb6c643a3e9a.

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D. C. Leaf. Making connections: a relational reframing of object relations theory for pastoral psychotherapy with women having intimate relationship problems. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/004fbd96-48e9-4f5c-be46-bb6c643a3e9a

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Diana C Leaf. Making Connections: a Relational Reframing of Object Relations Theory for Pastoral Psychotherapy with Women Having Intimate Relationship Problems. Phillips Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/004fbd96-48e9-4f5c-be46-bb6c643a3e9a.

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Diana C Leaf

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Pastoral counselors and clients

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Abstract

This project proposes a relationally-reframed object relations approach for pastoral psychotherapy with women having intimate relationship problems. It posits the paradox that people yearn for relationships (connections) with others yet keep themselves out of relationship (disconnected) because of hurtful past experiences. Case presentations show how key concepts of object relations theory--transference, countertransference, the unconscious, and resistance--can be reframed in a relational context to enable authentic and growth-fostering connections for both client and therapist. The theological correlation of this therapeutic approach, especially concerning themes of alienation and sin, isolation and suffering, are examined using a feminist critique.

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