What is interactive psychoanalysis?
Interactive psychoanalysis is a research-oriented form of philosophical practice
aimed at
nurturing the human soul.
Its fundamental approach involves adopting interactive positions that
allow insight into the thinking patterns of the analysands.
The ultimate goal is to provide analysands with an understanding of the logical problems in reasoning that have emerged during their emotional and psychological struggles, through the use of new advancements and methods developed at the institute. This helps overcome the previous issues of therapeutic nihilism in states of paranoia, psychosis, schizophrenia, paraphrenia, and others.
Interactive psychoanalysis is grounded in an interdisciplinary approach to understanding human beings. It starts with the belief that a person cannot be simply defined, as they are not a finished product but rather a being full of possibilities. This core idea highlights that each individual is unique and complex, with potentials that are continuously unfolding.
In order to truly understand a person — which is a prerequisite for any psychotherapeutic intervention — it is essential to approach them from as many different perspectives as possible. Multidisciplinarity is the key to understanding human nature and its potential, and it lies at the core of therapeutic work and the possibility of creating change in a person.
Interactive psychoanalysis aims to overcome therapeutic nihilism, particularly in cases of certain schizophrenic processes. Within its theoretical framework, this approach asserts that a new way of thinking in the analysand is the cause of these complex psychological states. In this way, interactive psychoanalysis is fundamentally grounded in logic, which positions it as a philosophical practice.
Interactive psychoanalysis always builds upon the foundation of classical psychoanalysis, starting with Freud and Ferenczi, while also incorporating contemporary theories. This continuous dialogue between traditional psychoanalytic principles and modern psychodynamic approaches allows the analyst to explore not only the analysand's inner psychological conflicts but also the broader context in which they live, including cultural, social, and societal factors. In this way, interactive psychoanalysis not only helps to understand present issues but also creates space for personal growth and transformation.
Who can interactive psychoanalysis help?
In today's world, opportunities to truly confide, reflect, and analyze the impact of past, present, and future events on us are becoming increasingly rare.
Interactive psychoanalysis offers support to those facing a range of life and psychological challenges. Its application allows the analysand to recognize and revise their psychological positions, as well as to adjust their thought patterns regarding the world, space, time, themselves, and others. This method not only enables the analysis of internal conflicts and uncertainties but also fosters critical thinking through active participation in the process, further strengthening the capacity for independent problem-solving.
Interactive psychoanalysis can be a powerful ally not only in individual work but also in marital and family therapy. In the individual approach, the analyst and analysand form a strong working alliance to navigate through life’s, psychological, and existential experiences together. The goal is to stabilize and deconstruct existing mechanisms that no longer function or contribute to the successful integration of the analysand into the world around them.
In marital therapy, the primary goal is to improve communication. This is achieved through various thematic frameworks that uncover negative tendencies, such as the "if you, then I" mechanism, which often leads to dysfunction and even divorce.
The same applies to family therapy, where communication plays a crucial
role.
Since
communication within the family does not always occur on the same level, it
is important to
align the needs and responsibilities of each member and raise awareness
among parents that they,
too, were once children.
On the spectrum between Freud and Ferenczi, we lean toward Ferenczi, believing that parents bear the greatest responsibility for the successful functioning of the family.
Children’s reactions are often reflections of parental attitudes and behaviors, and it is this dynamic that makes the situation complex. Therefore, it is essential to understand and appreciate the significance of emotional and psychological connections within the family.