From the Research
Theorists Integrating Psyche and Soma
- The study 1 discusses how psychoanalytic theory has developed since its inception in 1895, with a focus on the relationship between the psyche and soma.
- It highlights how Freud's work, particularly his second fundamental hypothesis of psychoanalysis in 1938, laid the groundwork for a metapsychology that integrates the psyche and soma, moving away from Cartesian dualism.
- Another study 2 also explores the concept of psychosomatics, defining it as a state of integration of mind and soma, and discusses the need to find appropriate conceptual tools to approach the mental structure underlying psychosomatic pathology.
Key Concepts and Theorists
- The concept of psychosomatics is discussed in several studies, including 1, 3, and 2, which highlight the complex relationship between the psyche and soma.
- The study 3 explores the dynamics of psyche and soma in patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, using concepts such as reflective function, generalization, and unconscious symmetry.
- The study 4 discusses the role of dissociation in psychoanalysis, particularly in the context of trauma, and highlights the need for a more integrated approach to technique that addresses defensive dissociation.
Integration of Psyche and Soma
- The study 5 proposes a historical recontextualisation of the mind-body relationship and offers evidence-based reflections on the current clinical appropriateness of psyche-soma dichotomy and psychosomatics.
- It suggests that patient-centred care integrated with guideline recommendations may be the best means of uniting the psyche and the soma, highlighting the importance of considering all biopsychosocial aspects of diseases.
- The study 1 also discusses the importance of integrating the psyche and soma, highlighting the need for a metapsychology that takes into account the complex relationship between the two.