Silence, Withdrawal, and Contact in the Schizoid Process

Authors

  • Marye O'Reilly Knapp PhD, Professor Emerita of Widener University

Keywords:

Impingement, encapsulated self, silence, withdrawal, case examples.

Abstract

Silence, withdrawal, and contact as related to the schizoid condition is considered.
Winnicott’s theory of impingement, an understanding of the encapsulated self, and
withdrawal from contact are used as the basis for therapeutic interventions. Case
vignettes demonstrate the impact of contact with the client who is silent and
withdraws.

Author Biography

  • Marye O'Reilly Knapp, PhD, Professor Emerita of Widener University

    Marye O'Reilly-Knapp, RN, PhD is a certified clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric and mental health care. She is professor emerita of Widener University, a trainer and supervisor of the International Integrative Psychotherapy Association, and author of publications in psychotherapy and nursing journals and books.

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Published

2021-03-19

Issue

Vol. 11 (2020)

Section

Articles