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July 5, 2026Psychodynamic Practice

Risking intimacy and creative transformation in psychoanalysis

Victoria O’Callaghan

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The essay examines the interrelation between intimacy and creative transformation within psychoanalytic narratives.
Analyzes Ursula Le Guin's 1986 essay 'The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction'
Explores the concept of stories as containers for diverse human experiences
Discusses implications of narrative for psychoanalytic practice
Suggests that narratives can foster intimacy and facilitate creative transformation
Proposes a rethinking of storytelling in psychoanalysis
Highlights the role of stories in processing complex human emotions

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Essay explores the role of intimacy and creativity in psychoanalysis, suggesting new narrative interpretations.

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Victoria O’Callaghan (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4de9e4d2ea289ef6283e1e https://doi.org/10.1080/14753634.2026.2697731

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