Somatization and the Self: Psychotherapeutic Issues

Gary Rodin, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 38, Number 2

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1984.38.2.257

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Somatization has often been regarded as a defense against underlying unconscious conflict. However, it may also represent an internal experience which arises in response to psychological stress. During psychotherapy with patients with an unstable self-representation, a perceived disruption in the transference relationship may produce distress that is experienced in terms of physical discomfort and heightened bodily awareness.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 38 • Number 2 • 1984, pp. 161–316

Pages: 257 - 263

PubMed: 6742246

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Published in print: 1984, pp. 161–316

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Gary Rodin, M.D.^*

Toronto, Ont. Canada

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Assistant Professor, University of Toronto; Deputy Psychiatrist-in-Chief; Coordinator, Psychiatric Consultation-Liaison Service, Toronto General Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, 101 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1L7, Canada.

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Somatization and the Self: Psychotherapeutic Issues

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