The development of psychoanalytic parent–infant/child psychotherapy in South Africa: Adaptive responses to contextual challenges

Dugmore, Nicola

doi:10.2989/17280583.2011.620963

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“…Critiques of more traditional Western approaches to psychotherapy (Berg, 2009; Swartz, 1999) cross-race pairings in the therapeutic and clinical dyad, and the power relations inherent in this have, however, been a focus (Eagle, 2005). There has also been emphasis on the contribution psychoanalysis and psychodynamic perspectives can make to complex mental health issues in South African society, including settings characterised by increased globalisation and dislocation, the development of psychoanalytic parent–infant/child psychotherapy within a multicultural society, as well as cross-cultural differences in infant–caregiver interactions (Dugmore, 2012; Richter, 1995; Smith, Lobban, & O’Loughlin, 2013; Swartz, Gibson, & Gelman, 2002).…”

Section: South African Psychology’s Responsementioning

confidence: 99%

South African clinical psychology’s response to cultural diversity, globalisation and multiculturalism: a review

Johnston

2015

South African Journal of Psychology

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This article reviews responses of South African clinical psychologists to multicultural issues within an increasingly diverse and globalised context. Psychological perspectives on diversity, multiculturalism, and globalisation are presented initially as background to a review of multicultural and cross-cultural clinical psychological research conducted within the South African context. The discussion is located within the context of South African psychologists’ historical response to multicultural issues, within a unique socio-political situation. Implications for ongoing development of relevant clinical psychology services to address the diverse needs of all sectors of South African society are also discussed.

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Section: South African Psychology’s Responsementioning

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South African clinical psychology’s response to cultural diversity, globalisation and multiculturalism: a review

Johnston

2015

South African Journal of Psychology

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“…I would suggest that the psychotherapist her‐ or himself, in respect of a psychoanalytic mindfulness (Dugmore, ), may represent a fifth facet that assists in maintaining a framework for the therapeutic process. The therapist's multiplicities in terms of countertransference to various members and relationships within the clinical system may constitute an internal pressure to the frame, and psychoanalytic mindfulness may represent an internal container that delimits action from enactment.…”

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Flexing the Frame: Contemplating the Use of Multiple Ports of Entry in Parent-Infant Psychotherapy

Dugmore

2014

Infant Ment. Health J.

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Multirelational interventions are well described in the psychoanalytic parent-infant literature. Daniel Stern (1995) originally suggested and described five "ports of entry" that may be employed to access the multiperson parent-infant clinical system. Other authors have elaborated and extended Stern's original list of ports of entry. The impact of using multiple ports of entry on the psychoanalytic frame, however, is largely neglected in the parent-infant psychotherapy literature. Danielle Quinodoz's (1992) four facets of the psychoanalytic setting are used to structure a discussion of how the multiplicities associated with parent-infant psychotherapy may impact the frame. The article argues strongly for a necessary flexing of the psychoanalytic frame to establish therapeutic alliances. A fifth facet, that of psychoanalytic mindfulness, is offered as a counterbalance to the risks associated with excessive flexing of the frame, particularly in relation to Quinodoz's fourth facet of "refraining from 'doing.'" This article relies on case material to illustrate the issues under discussion. Further engagement and debate are invited.

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“…Limited literature was noted at the time of the study as to how South African psychologists engage cultural issues in clinical settings. Research has looked at the use and development of culturally appropriate psychological assessment measures (e.g., Foxcroft, 2004; Shuttleworth-Edwards, 2012; Shuttleworth-Edwards et al, 2004), the development of multicultural competencies (Ngcobo & Edwards, 2008), the use and critique of different therapeutic approaches in the South African sociocultural context (Berg, 2009; Dugmore, 2012; Eagle, 1998; Smith et al, 2013; S. Swartz, 1999; L.…”

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An analysis of KwaZulu-Natal clinical psychologists’ multicultural experience

Johnston

2023

South African Journal of Psychology

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In this article, perspectives of South African clinical psychologists (based in KwaZulu-Natal) regarding multicultural issues in clinical practice and training are presented. The discussion focuses on emergent themes from 13 qualitative semi-structured interviews. Themes from interviews were analysed using thematic analysis and techniques from a grounded theory approach. While the study focused on a number of contextual multicultural issues both in service delivery and in training, this article documents the experiences of clinical psychologists regarding multicultural challenges and concerns, as well as approaches and capacities used to improve service delivery in this area. These perspectives are important in the multicultural and multilingual South African context, where there is limited literature in this area as well as related aspects such as cultural competency. There are many different belief systems as well as historical and sociopolitical factors that may influence how clinicians and individuals presenting for treatment may understand their experience and symptoms. This article seeks to document some of the challenges this may present in terms of service delivery in this context. Understandings of the term cultural competence as well as suggestions (primarily as noted by participants) to address the gap between training, competencies, and the realities of service delivery are also presented. Questions and considerations for future research are also raised.

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The development of psychoanalytic parent–infant/child psychotherapy in South Africa: Adaptive responses to contextual challenges

Cited by 7 publications

References 25 publications

South African clinical psychology’s response to cultural diversity, globalisation and multiculturalism: a review

South African clinical psychology’s response to cultural diversity, globalisation and multiculturalism: a review

Flexing the Frame: Contemplating the Use of Multiple Ports of Entry in Parent-Infant Psychotherapy

An analysis of KwaZulu-Natal clinical psychologists’ multicultural experience

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