The ExperiencE of Nothingness
Abstract
In this chapter, a clinical vignette illustrates a patient's subjective encounter with nothingness. This case highlights how the absence of symbolic integration can lead to profound existential crises, showcasing the therapeutic potential of addressing such voids through dialogue and structuralist principles.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Psychoanalysis and Psychopathology Research
Psychology and Mental Health
Jungian Analytical Psychology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 64–73
- Publication date
- 10 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter