Intersubjectivity and narcissism in group psychotherapy: how feedback works.
Int J Group Psychother
; 50(2): 163-79, 2000 Apr.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10778010
ABSTRACT
In group psychotherapy, inter-subjectivity is complicated by the number and quality of therapist-member, member-member, and member-group relations. Inter-member feedback structures the relational process. However, fears of narcissistic injury engender resistance to this form of engagement. The nature of the narcissistic belief system that motivates such resistance is discussed. Then, two models of feedback are presented the cybernetic and the inter-subjective. In the cybernetic model, feedback is intended to inform recipients about themselves and to change their behavior accordingly. As such, this model is consistent with narcissistic beliefs in the power of others' perceptions to control one's being, identity, or value. The inter-subjective model focuses, instead, on what feedback tells recipients about their donors' worlds. This model and some of its parameters are exemplified clinically.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Psychotherapy, Group
/
Feedback
/
Narcissism
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Group Psychother
Year:
2000
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States