Isolation, Loneliness, and a Need to Be Loved: Part 3 of a 5-Part Case Study of the Psychotherapy of the Schizoid Process

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  • Richard G. Erskine PhD

Abstract

This article describes the psychotherapy of a lonely and emotionally withdrawn man who stalked women searching for someone who would love him. Through a relationally focused psychotherapy and dream analysis, the client became aware of his history of being criticized and how he coped by retreating into an internal schizoid hiding place.

Author Biography

  • Richard G. Erskine, PhD

    Professor of Psychology and Education Deusto Univerity, Spain.

    Training Director, Institute for Integrarive Psychotherapy 

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2022-01-08

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