Intake & Presenting Somatic Complaint
Bankey L. Dubey & Anand Dubey
(SIS Journal of Projective Psychology & Mental Health, (2022):29:2, 97-103).
The Somatic Inkblot test (SIT) is highly innovative and, in a sense, a "time machine." The SIT automates the entire “life-cycle of the psychological test” including administration, scoring, interpretation, reporting and diagnostic collaboration. In addition to quantitative analysis, the SIT facilitates and emphasizes content analysis, psychoanalytic interpretation, and symbolic interpretation via a database of research and case studies made available as “hints”. “Facts” and “Artificial Intelligence”. It takes about 30 minutes to complete the test. The SIT was taken by a 40-year female, married, having symptoms of depression, loneliness, and suicidal thoughts for the last 5 years. She was diagnosed as a case of reactive Depression. The SIS responses projected her disturbed erotic relationship, deprivation of affection during childhood from her mother, and nonsupport from her in-laws. The SIT imagery was used as a tool for therapeutic intervention resulting in a positive outc
The Projective Stimulus & Subconscious Projection
The analysis of inkblot response suggests the following possible indicators leading to the detection of criminals:
The present case is discussed to highlight the efficacy of SIT images.”
Clinician Decoding & Subconscious Dynamics
Introduction:
Projective techniques particularly “Inkblot tests” are especially helpful in evaluating persons with limited language and verbal skills. Such people usually rely more on visualization and adapt better to projective techniques than verbal interviews or tests that require reading questionnaires. The unstructured/ semi structured images tend to bank on the language of dreams, and symbolic thoughts as the most basic forms of thinking and expression. It is also the language of repression which brings out whatever is buried in the unconscious layers of the mind to consciousness, and hence accessible for processing. Expressions stimulated by ambiguous imagery can be used in therapy to test insight and to help measure treatment progress.
Rorschach Inkblot test (1921) and Holtzman Inkblot Test (1956) are well established tests, used for individual testing. Somatic Inkblot Test -I [Card form] (1980) and Somatic Inkblot Test –II [Booklet form] (1990) are comparatively newer projective tests which may be administered at the individual or group level. The Somatic Inkblot Test -online version (Dubey & Dubey, 2018, 2021) is the first online inkblot test with added value. It is a cloud-based web test, which can help clients even in remotest area and reduces tester’s anxiety.
What is the Somatic Inkblot Test (SIT 30 Images - online version)?
The Somatic Inkblot test (SIT) is a 30 image, semi-structured, projective, diagnostic test, and claims to be a powerful adjunct to psychotherapy. The test is available at our website: www.dubayhealingcenter.com. It was released for quick assessment, after 30 years of intense data collection on clinical, organizational, and typically functioning groups. Researchers have reported high reliability and validity (Cassell and Dubey
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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