Contexto gestual afectivo que acompaña a los momentos de mentalización, en la interacción paciente terapeuta, en un caso de psicoterapia focal, de una adulta joven con sintomatología depresiva
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2025-01-16
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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Abstract
Este estudio explora y describe el contexto gestual afectivo que acompaña a los momentos de
mentalización en la interacción paciente terapeuta, en un caso de psicoterapia focal de una joven
adulta con sintomatología depresiva. Utilizando un enfoque cualitativo y un diseño de caso
único, la investigación analiza las interacciones no verbales a través del FaceReader, centrando
su análisis en fragmentos de mentalización de la fase media de un proceso de Terapia Dinámica
Interpersonal (TDI). Los resultados sugieren que incorporar el elemento gestual en la TDI
enriquece significativamente la comprensión de las dinámicas terapéuticas, estableciendo
bases para futuras investigaciones. Específicamente, el estudio indica que la sintonía
emocional podría ser crucial para facilitar la autorregulación y la integración de afectos
disociados en la paciente con sintomatología depresiva. Además, se sugiere una relación entre
la actitud de "no saber" y el afecto "sorpresa", ofreciendo una nueva perspectiva sobre la
contratransferencia y el manejo emocional del terapeuta. La investigación busca continuar
contribuyendo al conocimiento de la comunicación no verbal en terapia, subrayando su
relevancia para la práctica clínica y el entrenamiento de terapeutas.
This study explores and describes the affective gestural context that accompanies moments of mentalization in the interaction between patient and therapist in a case of focal psychotherapy with a young adult with depressive symptoms. Using a qualitative approach and a single-case design, the research analyzes non- verbal interactions through FaceReader, focusing on mentalization fragments from the middle phase of an Interpersonal Dynamic Therapy (IDT) process. The results suggest that incorporating gestural elements in IDT significantly enriches the understanding of therapeutic dynamics, laying the groundwork for future research. Specifically, the study indicates that emotional attunement could be crucial for facilitating selfregulation and integrating dissociated affects in the patient with depressive symptoms. Additionally, it suggests a relationship between the "not knowing" attitude and the "surprised" affect, offering a new perspective on countertransference and the therapist's emotional management. The research seeks to continue contributing to the understanding of non-verbal communication in therapy, emphasizing its relevance for clinical practice and therapist training.
This study explores and describes the affective gestural context that accompanies moments of mentalization in the interaction between patient and therapist in a case of focal psychotherapy with a young adult with depressive symptoms. Using a qualitative approach and a single-case design, the research analyzes non- verbal interactions through FaceReader, focusing on mentalization fragments from the middle phase of an Interpersonal Dynamic Therapy (IDT) process. The results suggest that incorporating gestural elements in IDT significantly enriches the understanding of therapeutic dynamics, laying the groundwork for future research. Specifically, the study indicates that emotional attunement could be crucial for facilitating selfregulation and integrating dissociated affects in the patient with depressive symptoms. Additionally, it suggests a relationship between the "not knowing" attitude and the "surprised" affect, offering a new perspective on countertransference and the therapist's emotional management. The research seeks to continue contributing to the understanding of non-verbal communication in therapy, emphasizing its relevance for clinical practice and therapist training.
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Terapeuta y paciente, Afecto (Psicología), Comunicación no verbal, Depresión mental--Tratamiento