一名杀人犯的心理治疗：节选

Psychotherapy of a murderer: excerpts.

作者信息

Oberkirch A

出版信息

Am J Psychother. 1985 Oct;39(4):499-514. doi: 10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.4.499.

DOI:10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.4.499

Abstract

The psychotherapy of a murderer adjudged not guilty by reason of insanity is presented through dated excerpts from twenty-six months of process material. The patient was treated in a maximum security facility. The murder is interpreted psychodynamically as an identification with the aggressor, the patient's mother. It is also understood as a pathetic appeal for help.

摘要

通过来自26个月病程记录的过时摘录，呈现了对一名因精神错乱而被判定无罪的杀人犯的心理治疗。患者在一所戒备最森严的设施中接受治疗。从心理动力学角度来看，这起谋杀被解释为与攻击者（即患者的母亲）的认同。它也被理解为一种可怜的求助诉求。