The self and Janet Frame

Creativity and selfobject experience

  • Sue Griffiths
DOI: https://doi.org/10.9791/ajpanz.2005.08

Abstract

The theory that psychological trauma restricts or inhibits the development of 'self', or the stream of consciousness, sparked my thinking about how these ideas link to creativity. Evidence of a flourishing stream of consciousness is apparent in many literary greats who have experienced emotional difficulties. Among them is Janet Frame, who writes poetically about the landscape of the mind. Within the framework of the psychoanalytic structure of self psychology this paper examines Frame's life, her 'self' development, and the healing function of her writing.

Author Biography

Sue Griffiths

As recorded in 2005.

Sue Griffiths enjoys living and working in Dunedin. She is a psychotherapist who coordinates a group private psychotherapy practice - The Psychotherapy and Counselling Centre - and is also a part-time counsellor at The Dunedin College of Education. From a training and background in psychodynamic psychotherapy, family therapy and group therapy, Sue completed her postgraduate Diploma in Adult Psychotherapy with The Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists in 2004. She is a full member of N.Z.A.P. and A.N.Z.A.P.

Published
2005-09-30
How to Cite
Griffiths, S. (2005). The self and Janet Frame: Creativity and selfobject experience. Ata: Journal of Psychotherapy Aotearoa New Zealand, 11(1), 103-120. https://doi.org/10.9791/ajpanz.2005.08
Issue
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2005): Forum: The Journal of the New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists (Inc.)
Section
Articles