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This paper attempts to elaborate on the distinction between resistance stemming from underlying well working defensive processes in neurotic conflict, and resistancelike behavior denoting a progressive development thrust and adaptive solutions in the understructured personality. A case is used to illustrate how preoedipal object relations can be embedded in resistant-like behavior. Within the case illustration there is an attempt to show how interpretations directed to developmental need and preoedipal object relation conflicts facilitate higher levels of ego organization.
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Thompson, T. Resistance and preoedipal object relations. Clin Soc Work J 15, 342–348 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00752970
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00752970