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Freudian Theory , Judaism , Psychoanalytic Therapy , Religion and Psychology , Adult , Austria , Depressive Disorder/psychology , Humans , MaleSubject(s)
Bible , Judaism , Psychoanalytic Theory , Religion and Psychology , Humans , Meditation , Mysticism , Psychoanalytic InterpretationABSTRACT
This paper addresses the issue of the antithetical meaning of primary words, and, in particular, it considers the primary word and concept, 'the breast'. The authors point out that many languages convey some aspects of the complicated, convoluted and contradictory significance of 'the breast'. But none does so better than Hebrew, which is a central member of the Semitic group of languages. Consequently, the authors have chosen to explore the diverse significance of the term 'breast', by tracing the derivations of the Hebrew bilateral root for breast which is, 'shahd'. In doing so they show that the many linguistic transformations discussed are clearly in line with Freud's discussion of dream processes as well as his interest in the reversal and reduplication of root words. Perhaps, even more importantly, the paper demonstrates that by understanding the development of primary words it is possible to gain a closer, multidimensional appreciation of reality.
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Breast , Psychoanalytic Interpretation , Psychoanalytic Theory , Semantics , Dreams , Female , Freudian Theory , Humans , Israel , Male , Object Attachment , PsycholinguisticsABSTRACT
A cross-sectional study of 80 individuals at three locations was undertaken to evaluate the health effects of long-term exposure to formaldehyde in a phenol-formaldehyde impregnating process and to develop a useful protocol for health surveillance of formaldehyde-exposed workers. Results of physical examinations showed a statistically significant prevalence of mucosal irritation in formaldehyde-exposed workers, particularly those with recent exposure. Cytologic examination of exfoliated nasal cells showed atypical squamous metaplasia, which was found to be a function of age. There was no statistical relationship to formaldehyde exposure.
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Formaldehyde/adverse effects , Nasal Mucosa/pathology , Occupational Diseases/chemically induced , Adult , Age Factors , Aged , Cross-Sectional Studies , Humans , Metaplasia/chemically induced , Middle Aged , Nasal Polyps/chemically induced , Occupational Diseases/pathologyABSTRACT
The Arbours Centre is a small psychodynamically oriented therapeutic community which accommodates three live-in psychotherapists and up to five 'guests' at any one time. This paper describes the 'stages of stay' which guests and therapists pass through during the course of an intervention at the Centre, and discusses their interactions during each of these periods.
