Abstract
A clinical approach to the understanding of disturbances of the psyche that otherwise would be regarded as pathological states of mind is described. A parallel is drawn between psychoanalytic object relations theory and “spiritual object relations,” working from the premise that mind comes before matter. A number of clinical examples illustrate how both psychological and spiritual interpretations may be applied and that highlight the need for psychiatrists to be open to the transpersonal frame of reference.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.