Exploration of names' influence on unconscious dynamics in individuals, suggesting cultural and parental impacts.
This paper considers the relevance of personal names and the process of naming in relation to unconscious dynamics, implicit associations, cultural influences, and our relationships with our parents. Particular attention is paid to our associations with certain names, names in relation to the structure of the ego, and the use of names in clinical practice, with references drawn from current and historical psychoanalytic literature.
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