The Reverse Selfobject Experience
Abstract
A reverse selfobject experience occurs when an infant functions as a selfobject for the mother. While reverse selfobject experiences are a part of healthy development, excessive experiences (a) traumatize the infant, (b) contribute to a pathological grandiose self, and (c) lead to severe treatment resistance in the early stages of psychotherapy.
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