ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the concepts covered in the preceding chapters of this book. The book explores the philosophical framework of dualism and its formative influence on the development of psychoanalytic psychosomatics. It highlights Winnicott’s work on the psyche-soma as a break from the dualistic tradition that, unlike the work of existential analysts, resides within an object-relations perspective. The book considers how infant massage may help restore a sense of psychosomatic well-being in the mother as well as aid its evolution in the baby. It also considers that meditation has the potential to complement psychoanalytic work for therapists, as it can strengthen their ability to cope with emotions and enhance their trust in their bodily feelings. The book discusses the importance of two important tools in the psychoanalytic and healing relationship: transference and countertransference.
