Hello, I am João Barros, psychoanalyst and writer. Today, we will explore a fascinating theme: the interpretation of lapses and flawed acts in the psychoanalysis session. Have you already caught yourself saying something you didn’t want or forgetting an important word? This happens to us all and can reveal a lot about our unconscious thoughts and feelings.
What are flaps and flawed acts?
Lapses and acts flawed are involuntary errors that we make in our daily lives. They can be verbal, such as saying a wrong word, or not verbal, how to forget to do something important. These mistakes may seem insignificant, but in fact they may be very revealing about our internal conflicts and repressed desires.
For example, imagine that you are at a work meeting and, when you present yourself, says the wrong name. This may be a verbal lapse, but it may also indicate that you are stressed or anxious about the situation.
The psychoanalytic theory on lapses and failed acts
According to Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic theory, flawed lapses and acts are a form of our unconscious to express themselves. Our unconscious mind is able to access memories and repressed desires that we are not aware. When we committed a flawed lapse or act, it is as if our unconscious were “speaking” with us, revealing something we didn’t want to admit.
For example, imagine that you are in a sessionpsychoanalysisAnd he says he hates a certain food, but in fact you love it. This verbal lapse may indicate that you have an internal conflict about this food, perhaps related to a past experience.
The importance of the interpretation of lapses and failed acts in the session
The interpretation of lapses and flawed acts is fundamental in psychoanalysis because it allows the therapist and the patient to exploit unconscious thoughts and feelings. By analyzing these mistakes, we can better understand the underlying causes of patient problems and develop strategies to overcome them.
In addition, the interpretation of lapses and flawed acts can help the patient become more aware of his thoughts and feelings, which is essential to the process of self -knowledge and change.
Practical examples of interpretation of lapses and failed acts
Let’s consider a practical example. Imagine that a patient is talking about his relationship with his mother and, instead of saying “mother,” says “father.” This verbal lapse may indicate that the patient has a confusing or ambiguous relationship with his parents, perhaps related to a past experience.
Another example is when a patient forgets to do something important, as a task at work. This can be a flawed act that indicates that the patient is stressed or anxious about the situation, or perhaps avoiding facing a problem.
These examples illustrate how the interpretation of lapses and flawed acts can be useful in psychoanalysis. By exploring these mistakes, we can better understand the patient’s unconscious thoughts and feelings and develop strategies to overcome their problems.
In short, the interpretation of lapses and flawed acts is a powerful tool in psychoanalysis. By analyzing these mistakes, we can better understand the patient’s unconscious thoughts and feelings and develop strategies to overcome their problems. If you are interested in learning more about psychoanalysis or need help with a specific problem, do not hesitate to contact me.
