Biomedical subjects

J L Stamm

Publications and source records attributed to J L Stamm.

9 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1981

The impact of the deflated self-image on the prolongation of treatment.

In many individuals a devalued archaic self-image originating in the pregenital period remains fixated in the ego either consciously, unconsciously or both. The splitting between the archaic self-image and the more current integrated ones tends to create a permanent intra-systemic conflict within the ego. One crucial factor culminating in a severe character resistance is the persistence of these primitive self-images. It is stressed further that in order to bring about a cure a long therapy and working through are essential to eradicate these primitive self-images and permit the ego to synthesize more stable, better integrated ones. Four cases are offered to substantiate the aforementioned concepts.

Adult↗

PubMed1976

Peter Shaffer's Equus--a psychoanalytic exploration.

In this paper on Equus, an attempt is made to explore from an analytic point of view the psychodynamics of the protagonist, Alan, and his therapist, Dysart. Both the preoedipal and oedipal aspects are discussed. The main thesis of my remarks are aimed at revealing how the author seized upon a real event, namely the blinding of horses by an English lad, and has woven this into his own fantasies. It is emphasized that the playwright in addition employed various sophisticated ego functions that enabled him to express these fantasies in Greek mythological terms (the oedipal myth and the voyage of Agamemnon). The final work then comprises a true creative effort, since, as I mention in my introductory remarks on the creative process, it employs both primary and secondary process thinking and symbolism. The final synthesis represents an eloquent mythopoetic expression and combination of id and ego (autonomous ego functions).

Adolescent↗

PubMed1974