Intervention into an institute at a crossroads
A methodology and rationale
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8973701 |
|---|---|
| Authors | John Lundgren (Psychoanalytic Center of CA, Los Angeles, California, USA, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 100 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 674-692 |
| Publication date | 2019-04-23 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The International Journal of Psychoanalysis (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0020-7578 • E-ISSN: 1745-8315 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00207578.2019.1591924 |
| PMID | 33952153 |
| OpenAlex | W2942177146 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 12 |
This case study reports on the creation of a consulting intervention for a psychoanalytic institute that had reached a developmental crossroads. There was difficulty in filling leadership positions within the organization, and the operation of cliques and factions had produced a general atmosphere of fear and hostility leading to institutional apathy. An internal organization consultation was established and negotiated an intervention by way of a "self study." The intervention was mediated by way of an extensive confidential survey designed to explore overt and covert issues and dynamics. Data analysis generated a report that formed the basis for a series of face-to-face institute-wide meetings to "digest" the data, formulate collective interpretations and evolve action plans for implementation of changes. This case study includes a seven-year follow-up since the initial intervention. The social dynamics of psychoanalytic institutes will be explored with focus on the dynamic influence of the pair culture and social systems as defences against collective anxieties. Finally, implications for future interventions into institutes, including the concept of analysis of the "group self" of members and training candidates, will be discussed
Covert · Face (sociological concept · Hostility · Intervention (counseling · Political science · Psychoanalytic theory · Psychological intervention · Psychotherapist · Public relations · Social science · Sociology · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Psychiatric care and mental health services · Psychology · Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications · Social Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.33 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2023 - 2023 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |