Revista Brasileira de Psicanálise
Print version ISSN 0486-641X
Abstract
GERCHMANN, Augusta. First interviews: what is the demand?. Rev. bras. psicanál [online]. 2012, vol.46, n.4, pp.57-69. ISSN 0486-641X.
The author presents a historical overview of the first interviews in psychoanalysis, from Freud to contemporary authors. The initial interviews are considered necessary to identify what the demand of the person seeking treatment is, lest it be a mistake for both patient and analyst.
Keywords : analysis demand; initial interviews; frequency; analytical process.