The Role of Linguistics in a Therapeutic Perspective

Structuralism places language at the core of human reality, presenting it as a network that shapes how we perceive and interact with the world. This system of rules and structures is inseparable from human experience. It draws a clear distinction between physical reality and the symbolic system of language, underscoring its centrality in shaping human perception. Particularly in psychiatry, and especially in cases of psychosis, disruptions in this semiotic system highlight the fragility of linguistic order. Therapy must address these disruptions by engaging with the dialectical relationship between speaking and listening. Speaking sustains desire, making the therapist's role as an attentive listener indispensable in the therapeutic process.