Understanding Transference Neurosis: A Key Element in Relationships and Education

Transfer neurosis, a type of neurosis that was not covered in the previous video, is a universal phenomenon that deserves special attention. It is nearly impossible to escape transfer neurosis, as it is ingrained in our daily lives and relationships. Mild neurotic symptoms are considered normal, but if they become severe, seeking treatment is advisable.

The term 'transferência' was first used by Freud in 1901 in his book 'A Interpretação dos Sonhos' (The Interpretation of Dreams). Freud explained that events from daily life are transferred to dreams and reworked by the unconscious mind. Dreams serve as a way for the unconscious to process daily experiences, transferring emotions and experiences to dream imagery.

Freud observed that patients unconsciously transfer feelings from past relationships onto their analyst. This process, known as 'transferência,' involves patients projecting emotions they have towards their parents, friends, or others onto the analyst. This unconscious process of transferring affects occurs not only in the patient-analyst relationship but also in various other relationships throughout life.

Psychoanalyst Eva Ator noted that transferência was a phenomenon observed in the early days of psychoanalysis. Patients often project emotions and experiences from their past onto their current relationships, including the therapist. This phenomenon reflects a tendency for individuals to repeat patterns of relating from their past, shaping their current relationships and behaviors.

Freud realized that transferential relationships could be used as a tool for treating neuroses, such as envy, hatred, love, passion, and betrayal. By becoming the recipient of a patient's affection and trust, the analyst can facilitate the resolution of conflicts that brought the patient to therapy. Through interpreting fantasies and unconscious conflicts, the analyst can unravel past ties that disrupt current relationships.

Transferential relationships extend beyond analysts to include teachers as recipients of old affections and relationship patterns. Freud initially believed that education could prevent neuroses by addressing sexuality issues, but later doubted its efficacy. Despite this, Anna Freud and her daughter promoted psychoanalytic theory in teacher training. Teachers may unknowingly become objects of transferential affections, influencing students' perceptions and engagement in learning.

The unconscious process of transferrence operates in educational settings, where dialogue fosters relationships. Students may transfer past affections onto teachers, perceiving them differently based on personal experiences. The classroom environment, characterized by open communication, enhances the likelihood of transferential dynamics. Students may seek to recreate past emotional connections with teachers, influencing their perceptions and interactions in the learning process.

Freud's theory on transference involves elements like love, hate, antipathy, and fear. For example, a patient who feared being scolded in the clinic projected the authoritarian figure of their father onto the analyst, even though Freud himself was never aggressive towards the patient.

Transfer can serve as a positive stimulus for learning, where teachers are perceived as figures of affection like parents. This perception leads to students investing emotionally in their studies, seeking recognition from teachers, and viewing studying as a way to strengthen their bond with educators.

While using transfer for learning may seem unethical, it is a natural process akin to water gradually saturating the soil. Transfer occurs continuously in human relationships, affecting how students perceive and interact with teachers, ranging from affection to fear.

When students emotionally invest in teachers, it's crucial for educators to recognize that these emotions reside in the students' unconscious. Therefore, what teachers impart isn't solely received objectively but filtered through the emotional connection students have with their mentors.

Teachers hold authority in students' unconscious minds, shaping how knowledge is perceived. It's essential for educators to plan their influence on students, allowing learners to develop their intellectual paths independently. Even Freud struggled to free his students from the influence of his teachings.

Christian Génio, at 18 years old, expanded the neighborhood within a year and a half, showcasing the significance of knowing when to step back and allow oneself to be overshadowed as part of effective transfer management.