@inproceedings{8506960,
  abstract     = {{Within qualitative research different approaches to the therapeutic dialogue have been proposed. The changes clients go through are believed to be reflected by the qualities of the dialogue with the therapist. The co-construction of a narrative and giving words to unspoken emotions are accepted as playing an important part in the therapeutic process. In contrast with this perspective that relies heavily on empathy and the idea of being heard and understood, the Lacanian psychoanalytic practice might sometimes seem disruptive and destabilizing. Lacan famously stated that interpretations are meant to make waves. The Lacanian therapist employs scansions and underlines hesitations and stuttering. Language appears as a third party and an unpredictable guest. Through the conceptual framework of the imaginary, the symbolic and the real we will demonstrate how these type of interventions affect the type of dialogue that can appear between therapist and client. We hypothesize that the disruptive nature of the interventions is key in loosening up fixed significations in the client’s narrative. We will present material from a single case study, based on transcribed material from audiotaped therapy sessions with the client.}},
  author       = {{Hermans, Goedele and Desmet, Mattias}},
  booktitle    = {{6th Qualitative Research on Mental Health, Abstracts}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  location     = {{Chania, Greece}},
  title        = {{Making waves in the therapeutic dialogue}},
  year         = {{2016}},
}