Intake & Presenting Somatic Complaint
Nipun Ranga, Sakshi Bhagta & Anand Dubey
(SIS Journal of Projective Psychology & Mental Health, (2022):29:2, 111-115).
The Somatic Inkblot Test (Booklet version) was administered to a couple, who were in a relationship for 5 years. Both are employed and financially stable. They are having relationship issues, and the male partner wants to walk out from this relationship. He feels he cannot adjust anymore. The responses given by them on the test indicated intimacy, erotic conflict, and personality issues. The responses were analysed using psychoanalytical interpretation and content analysis and discussed in the case study.
Introduction:
We go through the different developmental stages of life from conception to death and each developmental stage is important for growth. In adulthood having a partner is an important part of our emotional and sexual life. We need to feel emotionally safe and secure and at the same time, we must fulfil our physical needs. A relationship should make us happy and fulfil all kinds of emotional needs such as love, affection, support, and intimate sharing. When the physical and
The Projective Stimulus & Subconscious Projection
Responses of Male Partner on SIS-II Booklet:
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Clinician Decoding & Subconscious Dynamics
When we are in a committed relationship, we naturally feel the intimacy towards our partner and to make it stronger, physical relationship plays a great role. When two adults are in a relationship, sex becomes a normal part of it and no intimate relationship works without sexual bond. It is a prime factor to make the relationship more meaningful.
The Case:
The couple has been in a relationship for 5 years and approached one of the authors for counselling to resolve issues in their relationship. The male partner is 30 years old and is an entrepreneur of a small firm, whereas the female is 30 years old working as a government employee. Members of both families are aware of their relationship. The male partner lives with his maternal grandmother along with his mother. His parents got separated when he was about 6 years old. His mother moved back to her parents' home, where he got love and affection from everyone in the family. He never felt the separation from his father because he was looked after well in his grandfather’ family.
On the other hand, the female partner lived alone in a flat, away from her parents, because she took a job in a different city. She has two siblings, an elder sister, and one younger brother. She moved to a charitable hostel at the age 10 years. She completed her graduation and took employment.
The female feels that he is cheat
Treatment Intervention & Longitudinal Recovery
Intervention Strategy: SIT diagnostic assessment followed by cognitive and psychodynamic therapeutic intervention.
Longitudinal Outcome: Resolution of acute somatic complaints and successful integration of affective boundaries.
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