Episode 11 - The Case of the German Architect, part 4

In this episode, Deb and Maury continue their exploration of the German Architect, and encounter a number of complex topics. First is the possibility of a parapraxis, a possible mishearing by Davanloo, that might reveal the meaning-making system through which Davanloo filters the patient's behavior and speech. Then, they consider a critique of the notion of a "locked" unconscious, and the ways that concept can shape a therapist's perception of the clinical process. Finally, they examine the complex interpersonal process of the transcript, considering both Davanloo's and alternate narratives of the interaction that's unfolding, leading to a discussion of the potentials and pitfalls that occur when the therapist begins to behave in a way that might reinforce, rather than challenge and resolve, the patient's transference resistance.References:Davanloo, H. (1990). Unlocking the Unconscious. Wiley.Kuhn, N. (2014). Intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy, a reference. Experient, Charleston, SCJoseph, M. (2025). The spirit of ISTDP. Journal of contemporary ISTDP, 3, 122-133Racker, H. (1972). The meanings and uses of countertransference.  Psychoanalytic Quarterly, 41, 487-506