Relational models in psychoanalytic theory.

Intersubjectivity and dialecticism

“…As many have written (Bachant et al . [1995], Kernberg, Bollas), the elimination of drive from theory also may have an effect on the analyst’s engagement with unconscious process.…”

Further remarks on papers by Spezzano and Gerson

“…1 also stated, however, that Fairbairn, Winnicott, and Loewald formulated a tradition of mixed drive and relational models in which drive and object are inextricably related to each other. I believe that in my discussion that I made it clear that such theorists as Bachant, Lynch, and Richards (1995) among others have attempted to incorporate some of the findings of the two-person model although they have not always given credit to the formers' contributions. I am in agreement with Spezzano's appreciation of Greenberg's (1991) attempt to supply object relations theory with drives that help account for motivation and unconscious conflict and that feature drives to feel a sense of safety.…”