Die beziehung zwischen Klein und Winnicott - Und die debatte über innere und äußere realität

The author traces major stages in the relationship between Melanie Klein and D.W. Winnicott, which lasted from 1935 until Klein's death in 1960. This dyad is seen as a generativedyad, which opened up many crucial issues in contemporary psychoanalysis. Klein took Winnicott as a supervisee, but declined to accept him as an analysand, referring him toJoan Rivierewithwhomhis relationshipwas difficult. Klein wanted Winnicott to treat her son Eric (Erich) under her supervision, and his refusal caused their first conflict. This refusal is seen as expressing a sensitivity to the impact of intrusion, which Klein lacked, as evidenced in her earlier analysis of herownchildren. Starting as herdisciple and supporter, Winnicott gradually became critical of many of Klein's ideas and actions, while she resented his growing independence. His papers, "Hate in the Countertransference" and "Transitional Objects and Transitional Phenomena" marked major points in Winnicott's transition into his autonomous thinking, which was later expressed in very open letters to Klein and to others. "Playing and Reality" summarized his radical treatment model,emphasizing psychoanalysis as playingand as a facilitating environment, in sharp contrast to Klein's treatment model. Understanding the emotional impact of "external" reality is discussed as a central aspect of their profound differences.