1. Object Relations clinical theory - Introduction

Introduction to the Object Relations Clinical Theory and Technique with Dr. Kavaler-Adler.
This video is the first part of the educational series on the Object Relations theory, theorists, and clinical technique offered by Dr. Susan Kavaler-Adler, founder and executive director of the Object Relations Institute in NYC. Dr. Kavaler-Adler is a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, and psychotherapist with 35 years of experience, and is a prolific writer. She is known to be an American Object Relations theorist, continuing the tradition of the British Object Relations theorists.
Please feel free to contact Dr. Kavaler-Adler for in-person consultation on this topic by writing her at [e-mail] or/and calling (US) at 212-674-5425

[@dr.christophergarrisonlcpc4491]

As a doctorate level psychotherapist who is trained in object relations therapy, I found this video helpful and accurate. Thank you for uploading the video - excellent!
Kind Regards,
Dr. Garrison

[@djazzjob19]

thanx! paid a bit of money to understand this concept in school, yet understood more by this brief explanation than within my course.

[@byrongaist699]

thank you for this lovely summary of object relations work, and for contributing to UA-cam in this generous way.

[@DewaldLouwChannel]

Love this! No clinical psychologist can identify abnormal behavior without being well aware of normal development.

[@mem8890]

This is a great explanation! I love the simplistic explanation of a complicated concept. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@annadelaney9297]

This is wonderfully articulated. I like your style! Thanks for the video.

[@NarcissistFreealmost]

I do hope you do more videos. This is a facsinating side of psychology and you explain it very well.

[@sharmasibal]

Thanks for sharing. Very informative.

[@emilyjayful]

Wonderful content. Great resource for those learning psychotherapy.

[@lavalle3422]

excelent presentation!

[@cherihausmann]

I find the psychoanalytic approach far more interesting than the modern behavioral therapies. I would like to strengthen my focus towards object relations in a family therapy practice. Thank you for the video.

[@Daniel_Ilyich]

Excellent!

[@dayamaydunsby1112]

Very helpful. I have a physical reaction to intimacy due to my mother's alcoholism and subsequent inability to nurture. It is almost impossible for me to cope with intimate interactions with others. Also, authority figures trigger extreme anxiety and physical spasms, for the same reason. I have had a lot of therapy and am more conscious of the rejection and abandonment feelings now but still have a long way to go. Thanks

[@BunchofStyles]

That was excellent the best explanation

[@TheoCynical]

This sounds exactly what I'm looking for.

[@MGTOW_Modality]

Thank you, very helpful :)

[@rlyosim]

im a cognitive psychologist so my knowledge in this area is limited but... i think attachment theory is primarily a development theory where as object relations is a psychoanalytic approach; one is a method of understanding the other is a method of treatment. but i would agree, im sure there are some links between the two approaches!

[@gerardtalbot6244]

wonderful stuff , thank you :-)

[@marvinsmith9039]

I'd really love to hear about the neurobiological implications regarding the object relations perspective. I agree with much of the Object relations theory and use portions of it in the delivering treatment. However, like every other theory, there are limitations. Like considering temperamental qualities and other biological differences in each developing child, as it mixed with the environment, that might influence personality development. Good information.

[@twelphsoul]

Thank you..

[@edgreen8140]

Now is more like disassociation. Cut off and if they come up various defense mechanisms are used. Fragmentation of the supposed self. Idealization devaluation derealization, the capacity to contain affects drives and impulses. I don't have to act on this feeling. Attachment style is also seen.

[@HuyNguyen-lm3gr]

Does Dr. Kaveler-Adler have any relations to the famous Albert Adler???

[@innaroz2009]

I think you are referring to a different "object" theory (theories). British object relations psychoanalytic theory talks about the internal psychic world of the human beings, with the internal objects which are colored by or which represent real people (caregivers, parents, others).

[@ljk20001]

surely this is related to atttachment theory

[@mensabs]

Would I want to sit with this person in a therapeutic encounter? That is what I always ask, no matter what the person says about theory.

[@MGTOW_Modality]

Would you want to sit in on someone with SPD or BPD?

[@mac-ju5ot]

Most of the time I feel dammed if I do ...and I'm not their mother ... O.g no one could be her in his eyes

[@bilbob7624]

creepy

[@shawnlloyd8119]

Is this a man or a woman?

[@777whome]

is both

[@DawnDavidson]

Why does it matter?