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M S Cerney

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PubMed1991

Anger: the hidden part of grief.

Anger, under any circumstances, is difficult to experience and understand. When associated with grief, anger seems startling and somewhat inappropriate. Yet the failure to recognize and the inability to work with angry feelings may compromise and inhibit the necessary grieving process. If not confronted directly, anger emerges in a variety of disguises such as disabling illness, maladaptive behavior, and chronic unhappiness. Using numerous case examples, the authors address the role of anger in the grieving process.

Adaptation, Psychological↗
PubMed1990

The Rorschach and traumatic loss: can the presence of traumatic loss be detected from the Rorschach?

Loss, an expected part of everyone's life, can be a catalyst promoting significant growth. But all losses are not the same or affect everyone in like manner. Some losses are of such magnitude and intensity that individuals cannot cope, and, therefore, they keep reliving them (posttraumatic stress syndrome) as if through repeated attempts (Freud, 1923-1922/1961) they might master what had been initially so overwhelming. This study, using an inpatient hospital sample, examines the Rorschach protocols of individuals who had experienced traumatic loss in childhood or early adolescence and compares them with a control group of individuals who appear to have no such history. Our hypotheses that victims of early trauma have a distinguishing Rorschach profile was validated in the exploratory study. Further study is needed to clarify whether factors other than traumatic loss may be contributing to this profile.

Adult↗
PubMed1984

One last response to the Rorschach test: a second chance to reveal oneself.

This paper explores a technical procedure, that of asking for one more response after the patient has given response(s) to Card X of the Rorschach. This "one last response" in the context of "ending" is discussed. Endings have many meanings but the ending of the Rorschach can be more than just a relief to the weary patient and/or tester who may have been experiencing the disquieting inner workings of the patient's unconscious. The ending of the Rorschach with the additional "one last response" can be the source of valuable clinical questions and inferences applicable to treatment.

Defense Mechanisms↗
PubMed1978

Use of the psychological test report in the course of psychotherapy.

Most studies predicting psychotherapy outcome involve the use of a particular test or group of tests. Very little is found concerning the use or usefulness of what is more generally available, the psychological test report. This article discusses the psychological test report not only as a useful instrument to predict outcome of psychotherapy, but also as an objective measure to assist in understanding the progress of psychotherapy and to alert the therapist of potentially very critical and delicate situations. Case examples are included illustrating the use of the psychological test report during the course of psychotherapy.

Adult↗