Psicanálise e tecnologia: o virtual na relação analítica

Abstract

This research proposes a reflection about psychoanalytic care mediated by remote technologies of communication and its effects on the perspectives of the analyst, patient and the technique of Psychoanalysis itself. It presents a brief historical redeem of the treatment models made by Freud, in order to resume his experiences with the technologies of the time, as well as remember his techniques recommendations so that the analytical process occurs effectively. Then, some considerations about technology and communication and the consequences of it in the running and development of society are presented. Scientific articles published during the pandemics and those that previously discussed the changes caused by Covid-19 was analyzed, based on the concepts of bond, setting, transference and subjectivation, understood as the fundamental elements in the analytical process. The researched articles describes clinic experiences shared between analysts, who exposes their questioning on the topic. Finally, it is concluded that the setting is a virtual environment by nature, as well as the analytical relationship itself, since it is independent of the physical presence to exist