Symbiosis, Empathy, Suicidal Behavior, and the Family

摘要: This paper discusses the theoretical concept of symbiosis, as described by Mahler and her co-workers, its clinical applications in suicidal situations. Symbiosis is defined both a developmental phase characterized lack differentiation between self others relationship which contingent upon family social network. A disturbed symbiosis major component suicide attempt. The destructive aspects are traced together with to empathy efforts restore resolve symbiotic conflict through behavior. In therapy repetition older relationships frequently observed. These repeated from one generation next order keep old alive. Finally, practical implications for assessment treatment discussed.