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Recognition ThroughLove – Rights – Solidarity:
Exploring the Social Function of Psychotherapy
By
Gudrun Frerichs, PhD
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Overview
1. Theory of Recognition
2. Relevance for psychotherapy
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Recognition Theory
Developed by Axel Honneth
• Informed by:• Hegel • Mead
• Object-Relations Theory
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Recognition Theory
Core Concepts:
Social life is reproduced through acts of mutual recognition.
Social life starts with the individual because a person’s relation-to-self depends on one’s ability to view oneself through the perspective of the ‘other’ in an interactive process.
Describes social processes through which a sense of self and identity is derived
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Recognition Theory
Core Concepts:
Individuals are compelled to remove any constraints to mutual recognition in order to express their need for individualisation and for claiming their subjectivity
Human integrity is closely linked with patterns of approval and recognition.
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Recognition Theory
Recognition is given and received in 3 forms
Recognition through LOVE
Recognition through RIGHTS
Recognition through SOLIDARITY
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Love is the structural form
of all ethical life
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Recognition Theory
Recognition through LOVE
In primary relationships develops Self-Confidence
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Recognition Through Love
Develops sense of self & sense of identity
Differentiates self & environment
Co-ordinates sensory & motor experience
Develops body scheme
Develops self-confidence
Develops ability to express needs & desires
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Recognition Theory
Recognition through the granting of RIGHTS
Within legal systems
Develops Self-Respect
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Recognition Through Granting of RIGHTS
Leads to:
Equality
Autonomy
Ability to raise and defend claims
Being a full-fledged member of Society
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Recognition Theory
Recognition
through SOLIDARITY
Within one’s community
Develops Self-Esteem
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Recognition through SOLIDARITY
Demonstrates one’s relationship with and standing in the community
Enables persons to attribute social value to their own abilities, individual forms of life and manners.
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Lack of Recognition
Threat to self-development - identity of the person collapses - threat to systems of attachment - erodes basic trust -
Restricts freedom - social exclusion - inequality in social interactions - lack of regard of moral responsibility -
Leaves people feeling denigrated and insulted -
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The Role of Psychotherapy:
Provide emotional support, care, respect, and appreciation
Develop relationships based on mutual recognition
Address deficits of developmental stages
Thereby Developing
Positive Self-Relation
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Threats to client’s rights:
• Collusion with oppressive systems• Diagnostic practices • Therapeutic practices• Policies and procedures• Lack of consumer participation
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RIGHTS and Psychotherapists:
SILENCE & PASSIVITY
(Protest by) WITHDRAWAL
ASHAMED (to Speak Out)
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The Known Effects of Abuse and Victimisation!
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RIGHTS and Psychotherapists:
Seeking Recognition
Through Registration
Recognition Amongst
Health Professionals
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Clients’ Struggle for SOLIDARITY:
Deficit in LOVE and RIGHTS
Negative Recognition by Self and Public
Lack of Social SkillsLack of Understanding
Feeling Crazy
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SOLIDARITY and Psychotheapy:
Therapist = the First Other
Collaboration vs. Patronisation
Modalities involving others
Create opportunities for mutual recognition, appreciation and
support!
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Recognition Theory
Social Model for Psychotherapy
Reconstruction of the Self
Focus on Empowerment
Away from Pathology
Diagnostic Aid
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THANK YOU