The language of the body: the case of mrs. N

Abstract

In the case presented, it is proposed to show how the body can be used as an exceptional communication channel when the patient refuses oral communication. Psychotherapy is established in a picture that we call "maternal care." For this to be a true "picture" it must last as long as necessary, which involves considerable work on the part of the psychotherapist. This leaves us at the same time a certain freedom for small variations in other elements that are generally part of the table (hours, duration of the interviews, etc.)