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Object Relations Theory in Relationships

Object Relations Theory deals with the expectations we form from childhood experiences that influence our adult relationships. We relate to others based on templates formed by age 7 from our relationships with parents. In relationships, each person brings these "internal objects" that can lead to problems if their expectations are not met, called a "pathogenic introject." Projective identification is a process where one person manipulates another to behave in a prescribed way to fulfill their relational needs formed in childhood, such as needing to feel cared for, powerful, or sexually desired. Personality disorders develop from nurture, not nature, and are characterized by inflexible patterns of behavior that impair social and occupational functioning.

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Object Relations Theory in Relationships

Object Relations Theory deals with the expectations we form from childhood experiences that influence our adult relationships. We relate to others based on templates formed by age 7 from our relationships with parents. In relationships, each person brings these "internal objects" that can lead to problems if their expectations are not met, called a "pathogenic introject." Projective identification is a process where one person manipulates another to behave in a prescribed way to fulfill their relational needs formed in childhood, such as needing to feel cared for, powerful, or sexually desired. Personality disorders develop from nurture, not nature, and are characterized by inflexible patterns of behavior that impair social and occupational functioning.

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  • Object Relations Theory
  • Personality Disorders

Our fundamental motive in life is to be in a good relationship in which we feel complete.

Object Relations Theory deals with the expectations that we carry into adulthood that is formed from our childhood experiences. We relate to people in the present by expectations we form in 07yrs that becomes our template. The residue that significant people (Mom & Dad) are considered residue or also called internal objects. When we get married both individuals come into the relationship with internal objects they acquired in their 0-7yrs. When the couple react in a negative manner because of the established template and it because serious problems it becomes a pathogenic (contaminated) introject. These are figures of the past that are diseased.

Object Relations Theory Process called Projective Identification Are patterns of interpersonal behavior in which a person induces other to behave or respond in a prescribed or predictable fashion. Manipulation is involved the motive is noble & good but it is pathological. Patient is operating from their established template. A therapist will use this as a tool to help diagnose through transference and countertransference.
Projective Identification Relational Stance (In Relationships) Helpless they victimize themselves Met communication (How do they verbalize) I cant survive without you. Induction (What role/feelings do they want you to take) Please be my caretaker

Dependent= Clingy Sick child will get more love Independent= Self reliant Mother withdrawn Power & Control= They see their self-worth in being the one in control/giving the advise

Feel they get less love Control they want in always (these are the should people) Ex, You should do it this way. You cant survive without me. They want you to feel incompetent to need them They want to arouse you. Make you desire them.

Sexuality= Eroticism I can make you sexually Child often valued for how They want to be desired/ complete. You need me to they look. The child can stir up feelings of sexuality satisfy you. also be a victim of sexual abuse, or incest. Ingratiation = Child feels need to sacrifice themselves Parent child reversal Self-sacrifice= Child sees their worth taking care of others. Seen a lot in situations where the child parents the parent. You owe me. (so you cant leave me)

They want to be appreciated for all they do

Personality disorders
These are nurture you are not born with these. They are heterogeneous group of disorders that are coded on Axis 2. They are longstanding, inflexible & maladaptive pervasive patterns of behaviors & inner experience. They deviate from a persons culture & impair the persons social & occupational functioning. They cause emotional distress. The symptoms are traits & characteristics we all normally have. It is defined by extremes of several traits.

Our fundamental motive in life is to be in a good relationship in which we feel complete. Object Relations Theory deals with
Personality disorders These are nurture you are not born with these. They are heterogeneous group of disorders that are cod

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