title: Subjectivity, objectivity, and triangular space.
abstract: The author reviews his ideas on subjectivity, objectivity, and the third position in the psychoanalytic encounter, particularly in clinical work with borderline and narcissistic patients. Using the theories of Melanie Klein and Wilfred Bion as a basis, the author describes his concept of triangular space. A case presentation of a particular type of narcissistic patient illustrates the principles discussed.
authors.affiliation: RBpsych@aol.com
authors.forename: Ronald
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Britton
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001883:Borderline Personality Disorder / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011574:Psychoanalytic Theory; D011575:Psychoanalytic Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D013811:Psychotherapeutic Processes