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The changing life conditions of elderly women and the increasing treatment of them requires a further explication of the psychodynamic conflicts, characterizing this developmental phase. Starting from the concept of ego ideal a difference between ego ideal and wishful seif is pointed. These two concepts mark a relevant shift, that is often experienced in the second half of life. This thesis is exemplified with a 59 year old patient. Last some considerations of psychotherapy treatment are pointed out.
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Diplom-Psychologe und Psychoanalytiker, Rothaarklinik für Psychosomatische Medizin, Am Spielacker, 57319 Bad Berleburg.
Ichidealkonflikte im dritten Lebensalter: Überlegungen zur Entwicklung älterer Frauen/ Conflicts in the ego ideal by elderly women: Considerations of the development in the third age.