Jessica Leonardi
Biographic Data
| ID | 8921856 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jessica Leonardi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jessica |
| FAMILY NAME | Leonardi |
| SIGNATURE | LEONARDI J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Leonardo (United Kingdom) |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9305-0554 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Burdening guilt
The aim of this paper is to explore the theoretical and clinical features of burdening guilt according to control-mastery theory (CMT), an integrative, relational cognitive-dynamic theory of mental functioning, psychopathology, and psychotherapy. CMT posits that burdening guilt stems from the belief that one’s emotions, needs, and way of being are a burden to significant others. After having introduced some research data about the belief of being…
Understanding interpersonal guilt
The aim of this article is to empirically investigate the relationships among interpersonal guilt, as conceived within control‐mastery theory (CMT), and attachment, altruism, and personality pathology in an English‐speaking sample. An online sample of 393 participants was recruited to complete the Interpersonal Guilt Rating Scale self‐report version‐15 (IGRS‐15s), together with other empirically validated measures for the assessment of attachment…
The adaptive unconscious in psychoanalysis
This paper aims to emphasize the fundamental role of unconscious processes in our adaptation. We will point out how we are able to unconsciously perform higher mental functions such as setting goals and planning how to pursue them, dealing with complex data, and making choices and judgments. In the first part of this paper, we will describe the main features of conscious and unconscious processes as pointed out by recent empirical research studie…
Pathological worry and rumination according to control-mastery theory
The aim of this article is to propose an interpretation of pathological worry and rumination based on the control-mastery theory (CMT), an integrative, relational cognitive-dynamic theory of mental functioning, psychopathology, and psychotherapy process developed by Joseph Weiss and empirically verified by Weiss, Harold Sampson, and the San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group over the last 50 years. In the first part of this article, we will i…
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Pathological worry and rumination according to control-mastery theory
The aim of this article is to propose an interpretation of pathological worry and rumination based on the control-mastery theory (CMT), an integrative, relational cognitive-dynamic theory of mental functioning, psychopathology, and psychotherapy process developed by Joseph Weiss and empirically verified by Weiss, Harold Sampson, and the San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group over the last 50 years. In the first part of this article, we will i…
Understanding interpersonal guilt
The aim of this article is to empirically investigate the relationships among interpersonal guilt, as conceived within control‐mastery theory (CMT), and attachment, altruism, and personality pathology in an English‐speaking sample. An online sample of 393 participants was recruited to complete the Interpersonal Guilt Rating Scale self‐report version‐15 (IGRS‐15s), together with other empirically validated measures for the assessment of attachment…
The adaptive unconscious in psychoanalysis
This paper aims to emphasize the fundamental role of unconscious processes in our adaptation. We will point out how we are able to unconsciously perform higher mental functions such as setting goals and planning how to pursue them, dealing with complex data, and making choices and judgments. In the first part of this paper, we will describe the main features of conscious and unconscious processes as pointed out by recent empirical research studie…
Burdening guilt
The aim of this paper is to explore the theoretical and clinical features of burdening guilt according to control-mastery theory (CMT), an integrative, relational cognitive-dynamic theory of mental functioning, psychopathology, and psychotherapy. CMT posits that burdening guilt stems from the belief that one’s emotions, needs, and way of being are a burden to significant others. After having introduced some research data about the belief of being…
Psychology (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Psychotherapist (3 works) · Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications (3 works) · Anxiety (2 works) · Cognition (2 works) · Developmental psychology (2 works) · Interpersonal communication (2 works) · Psychiatric care and mental health services (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works)