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S Arieti

Publications and source records attributed to S Arieti.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1980

The psychological organization of depression.

On the basis of the intensive psychotherapy of about 40 depressed patients over the course of two decades, the authors describe three premorbid types of depressive personality: 1) one based on a "dominant other" relationship, 2) one based on a "dominant goal," and 3) one that is a form of character structure or personality disorder. They also describe typical childhood experiences of depressive adults and discuss their theory of the nature of depression as a human experience. They characterize depression as a limitation of alternate ways of thinking and as self-inhibition from new experiences.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1980

Psychotherapy of schizophrenia: new or revised procedures.

Since the pioneer contributions were made, approximately three decades ago, psychotherapy of schizophrenia has reached a level of development at which basic principles can be formulated, some procedures have been refined or revised, and new ones added. The author outlines these basic principles and describes new or revised techniques during the different stages of treatment. Finally, he reevaluates the role of the family in psychodynamics and in the therapeutic task.

Adult↗
PubMed1979

New views on the psychodynamics of phobias.

After having differentiated phobias from pseudophobias, the author describes the three stages in the psychodynamics of this psychoneurotic condition. A case is reported in detail and interpretations offered. The new hypothesis is advanced that the unconscious motivation and the defenses go beyond the individual protection of the patient. Psychotherapy is discussed.

Diagnosis, Differential↗
PubMed1978

A psychotherapeutic approach to severely depressed patients.

Even severely depressed patients respond to psychotherapy. A knowledge of the psychodynamic patterns of the life of depressed patients is required for effective therapy. The psychodynamics and main psychotherapeutic procedures for the treatment of two common types of severe depression are described.

Acute Disease↗
PubMed1977

Psychotherapy of severe depression.

The author discusses his clinical experiences in treating severly depressed patients with psychotherapy. The psychotically depressed person cannot use normal mechanisms to recuperate from sadness because he is prevented from doing so by a preexisting life ideology that may include living for a dominant other or a dominant goal and that restricts his vision of alternative approaches to living. The therapist treating the severely depressed must initially assume a strong role; later, he helps the patient recognize depressive cognitive patterns and guides and motivates him to try other ways of living.

Affective Disorders, Psychotic↗
PubMed1975

Psychiatric controversy: man's ethical dimension.

Although determinism may permeate human existence, man's moral values raise him above the level of an animal and enable him to direct his own life. The author suggests that psychiatrists should influence the patient to exert his will, make conscious choices, and, above all, assume a sense of responsibility for his own actions. In order to free the patient from whatever conditions hinder his will and to help him make choices, psychiatric treatment must consider man's ethical dimension.

Animals↗