scholarly journals Psychic wholeness in the context of Anna Terruwe and Conrad Baars’ theory of repressive neuroses

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Lipska
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Saint Thomas Aquinas ◽  
Therapeutic Process ◽  
Differentiation Of Self ◽  
Philosophical Anthropology ◽  
Thomas Aquinas ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Neurotic Disorder ◽  
Philosophical Basis ◽  
Intellectual Control

In the 1970s, two Dutch psychiatrists, Anna Terruwe and Conrad Baars, developed an innovative theory and therapy of repressive neuroses. Their theory was founded on the philosophical anthropology of Saint Thomas Aquinas. This approach to neuroses stemmed from the observation that contemporary psychiatry and psychology lacked philosophical underpinnings and that sciences thus formed were unable to help people. The key concept in the theory of repressive neuroses is psychic wholeness—the unity of the senses, the intellect, and will under the natural guidance of the last two of these. Stressing the great importance of this wholeness of human sensory and intellectual faculties for mental health has its consequences in the approach to and treatment of repressive neuroses. Every neurotic disorder is a kind of disintegration (repression of emotions and lack of intellectual control); therefore, the therapeutic process is supposed to effect a reintegration of distinct human faculties. The article presents the concept of psychic wholeness in the context of the theory of repressive neuroses, with special focus on Aquinas’ anthropology as the philosophical basis for this theory. Bowen’s concept of differentiation of self is also discussed and its similarities to psychic wholeness are pointed out.

Saint Thomas Aquinas Exegete of the Hexaemeron: Bible and Philosophy

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1207-1234
Author(s):  
Serge-Thomas Bonino
Keyword(s):  
Saint Thomas Aquinas ◽  
Thomas Aquinas

scholarly journals "Heart-Rending Ambivalence": Jacques Maritain and the Complexity of Postwar Catholic Philosemitism

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Francis Crane
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Saint Thomas Aquinas ◽  
Thomas Aquinas ◽  
Jewish Question ◽  
Paul Claudel ◽  
Jacques Maritain ◽  
The Core ◽  
Anti Jewish ◽  
Francois Mauriac

Philosopher Jacques Maritain (1882-1973) embraced a quest for sanctity at the core of his vocation as a French Catholic intellectual. Known as an exponent of the teachings of Saint Thomas Aquinas, he also devoted considerable energies to the promotion of democracy and human rights, as well as the combat against antisemitism. Maritain has been lauded for his sometimes courageous attempts to eradicate anti-Jewish prejudice from the Christian conscience, though some prevailing interpretations oversimplify this thinker's motivations and ideas. Keeping in mind the historically-contingent and often ambivalent nature of philosemitism, this article analyzes Maritain's postwar writings on the Jewish Question and his interactions with Popes Pius XII and Paul VI, Anglican theologian James Parkes, Jewish historians Leon Poliakov and Jules Isaac, and fellow Catholic writers Paul Claudel and Francois Mauriac.

Differentiation of Self in the Therapist's Family of Origin

1980 ◽  
Vol 61 (7) ◽  
pp. 394-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Rich
Keyword(s):  
Family Therapy ◽  
Family Systems ◽  
Family Of Origin ◽  
Therapeutic Process ◽  
Differentiation Of Self ◽  
Family Therapists ◽  
Essential Nature ◽  
Degree Of Differentiation ◽  
High Degree

The essential nature of family therapy, the role of the therapist in the therapeutic process, and the need for family therapists to possess a high degree of differentiation of self are examined. As a prerequisite to conducting successful family systems therapy, therapists must examine their own family of origin.

scholarly journals Engendered Expressions of Anxiety: Men’s Emotional Communications With Women and Other Men

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brendan Gough ◽  
Steven Robertson ◽  
Hannah Luck
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Therapeutic Process ◽  
Personal Control ◽  
Cultural Changes ◽  
Personal Problems ◽  
Best Friends ◽  
Self Reliance ◽  
Health Initiatives ◽  
Scant Attention ◽  
Pain And Suffering

While the contemporary therapeutic discourse inveigles us to talk about our personal problems, a countervailing neo-liberal healthist discourse, aligning with conventional masculinity norms, presumes that we will manage any issues independently. This discursive tension can be difficult to navigate, especially for men confronted with still powerful traditional expectations around masculinity (e.g., self-reliance; personal control; restricted emotionality). Although qualitative research has examined how men negotiate masculinities with respect to depression, to date there has been scant attention focused on men experiencing anxiety. This article reports on an interview study with men, some with anxiety diagnoses and some without (N = 17). Thematic analysis highlights that participants can and do talk about their anxieties, most readily with significant women in their lives (e.g., partners; mothers)–although this is not always straightforward. Talking to other men was more fraught, and while participants were wary of sharing problems with male friends, or signaled issues indirectly, they also highlighted situations where they would open up e.g., workspaces where they felt safe; with best friends. Those who had gone through a therapeutic process over many years tended to me more comfortable talking to others, male or female, about their mental health–and were also keen to other support to others where they could. Our analysis suggests that despite stereotypical notions of silent, self-contained men, there are many contexts where men may feel comfortable sharing their stories of pain and suffering. This chimes with wider cultural changes and the reported experiences of some mental health initiatives.

scholarly journals How Mental Health Clinicians Can Address Issues of Diversity with Incarcerated Individuals

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eman Tadros M.S. MFT
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Therapeutic Process ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Mental Health Clinicians ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Difficult Conversations ◽  
Difficult Situations

Mental Health Clinicians are accustomed to being confronted with not only difficult situations, but difficult conversations. Although discussing issues of diversity can be challenging, these dialogues are vital to the therapeutic process. In order to work under a multicultural framework, a clinician must minimally have basic knowledge on the culture of the client(s) being treated. Therapists are to use culturally appropriate intervention strategies and be mindful of the rules of the client’s culture. It is advised to work with the client(s) to define their culture, what it means to them, and what it means to society. It is the duty of a clinician to exemplify this for clients and give clients the power, permission, and invitation that they may believe they need, to do the same. This article discusses issues of diversity in the incarcerated system, clarifies the clinician’s role, and empowers clinicians to utilize multicultural techniques in treatment.

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