Kohutian

Nevertheless, there are many followers of the original Kohutian self psychological framework who find its concepts and their applications extremely meaningful.

Object Relations Theory and Self Psychology in Social Work Practice

Kohutian self psychology has a relatively clear set of treatment principles in contrast to object relations theory, although some greater variation has been introduced as self psychology has expanded beyond its Kohutian base.

Object Relations Theory and Self Psychology in Social Work Practice

This chapter first will consider the core developmental concepts of the Kohutian self psychology and its view of psychopathology.

Object Relations Theory and Self Psychology in Social Work Practice

Although self psychology is no longer a unitary and cohesive system of thought and there have been numerous efforts to integrate self psychological and object relations concepts, the original Kohutian formulations offer a significant perspective that has far-reaching implications for treatment.

Object Relations Theory and Self Psychology in Social Work Practice

Those who have tried to articulate a “two-person” rather than one-person psychology have argued that Kohutian self psychology has a too one-sided view of patient-therapist interaction that does not sufficiently address the impact of the therapist’s personality on the patient.

Object Relations Theory and Self Psychology in Social Work Practice