Desire, Maternal Recognition, and the Objet Petit a: Lacanian Case Study How a lifelong search for the mother’s approving gaze can shape relationships, ambitions, and sense of self Paul, 53, is married but lives apart from his wife, who resides in another country. The...
Childhood Rejection and the Ego-Ideal: A Lacanian Case Study Presenting Situation in This Lacanian Case Study Pamela, 49 years old, presented herself for analysis as a successful, independent woman. She lives alone, is financially stable, and has built a respectable...
