Hello, I am João Barros, psychoanalyst and writer, and today we will explore a fascinating theme in the area of psychology: the transfer. Have you ever wondered why we sometimes feel attracted to people who remember someone from our past? Or why can we have intense reactions regarding certain figures of authority? This is where the concept of transfer comes in, an idea developed by Sigmund Freud that revolutionized our understanding of human relations and psychoanalysis.
Transfer Introduction
The transfer is basically the process by which we attribute to someone feelings, desires or expectations that were originally directed to someone else, often from our past. This can happen consciously or unconsciously and is one of the ways in which our psyche deals with the complexities of human relations. Imagine, for example, someone who had a difficult relationship with an authoritarian father and, years later, is overly reacting to figures of authority at work or in personal life.
This phenomenon is not exclusive to paternal-filiary relations; It can occur in any kind of relationship, including friendships, romantic relationships and even with therapists. Transfer is a psychological mechanism that helps us understand why we react in certain ways in different situations, often without realizing the true reasons behind our emotions.
Concept development
The concept of transfer was developed by Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis. He noted that during therapy, patients often drove feelings and desires related to important figures from their past to the therapist himself. This could include feelings of love, anger, fear or even disdain. Freud realized that this phenomenon was not just a product of the therapeutic relationship, but reflected deeper and unconscious patterns of behavior and relationship.
The idea of transfer was revolutionary because it helped explain why people repeat behavioral patterns or choose partners who, in many ways, are similar to figures of their past. This does not mean that people are inevitably attached to their past, but that the past influences the present in complex and often unconscious ways.
Transfer types
There are different types of transfer, each reflecting a different aspect of human relations. Positive transfer occurs when we attribute positive feelings to someone, such as love or admiration, based on past experiences. Negative transfer involves feelings of anger, fear or resentment. In addition, there is also ambivalent transfer, where we mix positive and negative feelings in relation to the same person.
Understanding these different types of transfer can be extremely useful for navigating the complexities of human relationships. For example, recognizing when we are experiencing negative transfer can help us pause and reflect on the true reasons behind our reactions rather than simply acting based on intense emotions.
The transfer in everyday life
The transfer is not limited to the therapy room; It occurs in all aspects of life. It can influence how we relate to friends, family, co -workers and even how we choose our romantic partners. Recognizing the transfer into action can be a powerful step towards self -knowledge and personal growth.
Imagine that you have difficulty trusting others due to a traumatic experience in the past. This difficulty can lead to negative transfers to current relationships, making you afraid to approach or trust people. Recognizing this dynamic can allow you to work actively to overcome these standards and develop healthier relationships.
Transfer also plays an important role in the workplace. We can have intense reactions to authority figures or colleagues based on past experiences, which can affect our performance and satisfaction at work. Understanding these dynamics can help improve professional relationships and build a more positive work environment.
In short, transfer is a powerful concept that helps us understand how our past influences the present. By recognizing and working with these transfers, we can develop more authentic and healthy relationships, both personal and professional.
In conclusion, the creation of the first concepts of transfer by Sigmund Freud was an important milestone in psychoanalysis. This idea allows us to explore the depths of the human mind and better understand why we act in certain ways. By applying knowledge about transfer to our lives, we can become more aware of our behavioral patterns and work more significant and satisfactory relationships.
