Self And Others: Object Relations Theory In Pra... Guide

Leo starts acting cold and critical to "test" Maya. He asks, "Are you bored of this yet?" . This is : he is unconsciously pressuring Maya to feel the same rejection he feels inside. Eventually, Maya gets frustrated and snaps, "Maybe I am bored if you're going to be like this!"

: Maya’s anger confirms Leo’s internal map. He thinks, "I knew it," and breaks up with her to regain a sense of "omnipotent" control over the inevitable abandonment. 4. The Path to Practice Self and Others: Object Relations Theory in Pra...

In Leo’s mind, Maya isn't just Maya. She has become a "representation" of his . When he was a toddler, his primary caregiver was often physically present but emotionally "blank" or rejecting when he was distressed. To survive, Leo internalized this experience, creating a "blueprint" of a Rejecting Object (the unavailable caregiver) and a Devalued Self (the child who isn't worth staying for). 2. Splitting and Projection Leo starts acting cold and critical to "test" Maya