PSYCHIC TRANSFORMATIONS THROUGH THE RORSCHACH: JUAN, AN ADOLESCENT NOT A DON JUAN!
Abstract
Adolescence is a stage of development that is characterized by the presence of important psychic transformations that form the base of the processes of identity and identification. In the current social context, the ability to integrate cultural differences is an imperative from a social and emotional standpoint, not only for adolescents, but anyone who has a relationship with them, be they parents, teachers and health technicians. In this article, the author seeks to carry out two-fold analysis: (1) Present the psychotherapeutic work conducted with Juan, a 17-year-old adolescent, during which it is possible to observe the changes inherent to the construction of his identity and identification, presented here with inspiration from a Spanish literary classic, Don Juan; (2) The employment of the Rorschach test, as an instrument granting privileged access to the subject’s inner world, which allows for a singular understanding of the psychic transformations involved in the process of becoming an adolescent. Applying a Rorschach test in this fashion is an innovative approach to understanding the psychic underpinnings involved, thereby enhancing clinical intervention. In Juan’s case, it was possible to look beyond his clinical diagnosis, shedding new light on his psychic abilities, favoring the construction of a new position, one more adult and one evidenced in improved academic performance, interpersonal relationships, and family dynamics. This clinical work was further enabled by theoretical frameworks that emphasize the processes of communication and symbolization.
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