In the world of psychoanalysis, the clinical naming process, and therefore the identification of the unconscious material, not directly "observable" before an analysis, it is similar to the process of examining, in quantum physics, which determines the collapse of the particle.

Advertising message The study of quantum physics initially generates more doubts than certainties, to the point that "those who do not is shocked, probably did not happen", as claimed by Niels Bohr, Nobel Prize for Physics in 1922.
However, behind the operation of subatomic particles that make up the complex atom and behind the theories and principles that govern the laws, hide the proven truth that may have fundamental implications for psychology.
Psychoanalysis, in many ways, is considered a unique effort and quantum mechanics would seem just as sui generis, unique in its subject and in its conclusions: Some results of the latter could explain by analogy what analysts have always exemplified?
In 1924 Sigmund Freud recognized that psychoanalysis is full of contradictions and paradoxes, but does not invalidate the possibility of being a science (Freud, 1924).
A few years later, Warner Karl Heisenberg noted that the paradoxes of quantum theory does not disappear during the process of clarification, but instead become even more pronounced and exciting, making it the most interesting scientific research (Selleri, 1990).
It is clear how the two pioneers of two apparently distant worlds have shared similar beliefs about the proper object of study (Dean, 2005).
Let us open a window to the world of quantum physics and from some of its basic assumptions, considering the laws governing the operation of the world of atoms, or more precisely, its components, or subatomic particles.
In 1926 Bohr laid the foundation of the Complementarity Principle speaking of wave-particle duality, meaning that subatomic entities are simultaneously waves and particles, even if the difference between the two conditions is considerable.
According to the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, postulated in 1927, at the time of observation in the subatomic world, an electron will be detected only at a point between the possible ones, namely the wavefunction collapses in that single point (Salese and Bertolotti , 2005).
The physics is not able to predict which point will be chosen but can determine a priori only a probability pink on certain defined values, from which derives the random element of the uncertainty principle.
So there is an inherent limit to the ability to know the microscopic world; to perform a measurement on an object you must interact with it, automatically changing state of the object itself.
Another interesting aspect is the principle of non-locality, namely the fact that distant parts of the same system interact with each other instantly: it was John Stewart Bell in 1964 to discuss in a clear and exhaustive, proving mathematically that the hypothesis that the world is inherently localized is wrong (Bertolotti, 2005).
The most striking phenomenon of non-locality is represented dall'entanglement quantum (which literally means entanglement) that involves two or more particles generated by the same process, or that are found in interaction with each other for a certain period.
These particles remain in some way inextricably linked (entangled) in the sense that what happens to one of them has an impact also on the other immediately, regardless of the distance that separates them (Dzhafarov and Kujala, 2012).
In the world of psychoanalysis, the clinical naming process, and therefore the identification of the unconscious material, not directly "observable" before an analysis, is similar to the process of examining, in quantum physics, which determines the collapse of the particle (Gargiulo, 2006).
It is possible to argue that the wave function collapse can be a useful analogy to explain what an analyst or one by dynamic orientation psychotherapist ago in clinical practice, when making an interpretation.
We can remember as a measure of a subatomic particle causes a change that occurs in our knowledge when we become aware of what has been defined as the "collapse of the wave function."
This means that the observation / evaluation leads to a real change.
Similarly, the clinical interpretation that occurs within the therapeutic relationship based on expressive interventions, determines in fact a critical observation by the therapist, and therefore a change of consciousness in the patient (Gargiulo, 2010).
For example: when a therapist to psychodynamic orientation clarity returns to the patient with respect to some of its unconscious dynamics, helping to recover the removed material, these reaches the insight that can be considered one of the objectives of all the therapeutic process.
In fact there is a change through the intervention of an observer as the information present in the individual, but latent, through observation become conscious, so the wave, without a location and a shape, becomes particle, so it is recognizable and visible: just as the unconscious dynamics that become conscious.
There are also good reasons to consider the modus operandi of very close to the theories of quantum mechanics psyche, more precisely of the primary process, which consists of a set of rules that govern the operation of the unconscious, which is motivated by what is defined by the principle Eater (Marmer, 1999).
In this deep psychic level there is temporal succession, in the condensation work and displacement are not consider yourself among them contradictory aspects and there is transfer of energy from one representation to another.
We note, therefore, that it is thus possible to re-read the Freudian unconscious based on the principles of quantum physics, to find useful parallels and analogies (Facchini, 2011).
Matte Blanco (1975) was able to make a significant contribution to the explanation of this unconscious process works: do not consider the kingdom dell'illogico postulated by Freud, but the kingdom where there is no Aristotelian logic.
It posits, therefore, the existence of a bi-logic, which is a double logic:
the asymmetric logic (rational, computational, which follows the Aristotelian logic, and then apply the principles of identity, contradiction, and the third excluded) the symmetric logic (not rational, not computational, where A = B, the above principles are not valid )
The symmetrical logic, which characterizes the unconscious operation enunciated by him and its typical characteristics, has an unusual affinity with the law of non-locality, which defines and describes the behavior of those who, for certain properties of the elementary particles (Birds, 2010): thanks to the displacement and condensation, the characteristics attributed to an object can affect another object.
The absence of mutual contradiction, which requires two statements that contradict mutually coexist peacefully in a speech (Figa-Talamanca Dore, 1978), has a strong analogy with the principle of complementarity of quantum mechanics, we speak of Onda-dualism particle to define precisely its double nature (Marcolongo, 2000).
Advertising message Even Jung's concept of the collective unconscious may be the subject of analogy with the paradigms of quantum physics.
Jung, treating the synchronicity and under the influence of Pauli, it first come to the conclusion that the synchronic events of human life (the so-called coincidences) were due to the inherent principle also synchronic of the universal laws of subatomic physics (the principle of non-locality) (Facchini, 2011).
So, exemplifying, an event does not occur by chance, but is related to an event not directly observable, as the wave function of a particle is linked to another located in a different space.
Similarly, the collective unconscious and archetypes have their origins in subatomic physical laws; the unconscious, according to Jung, has two levels, the personal and the collective: While the personal unconscious contains lost memories and removed because painful, and collectively refers to the original image, to those forms of the oldest and most general representation of humanity , universal basic schemes, impersonal, innate, inherited what he called archetypes (Di Maria and Formica, 2006).
These archetypes are, therefore, inherent in every individual, and exert an influence to the behavior and the unconscious operation of individuals, and in fact their influence in the individual is similar to that of the distant particles exposed in the Principle of non-locations (Grandpierre , 1997).
It would seem that the latter principle, mentioned several times, in some way rewrites the concept of determinism and cause-effect, whereas in a more integrated and holistic reality and the phenomena that characterize it.
The new vision of quantum physics believes that every existing entity is a vibration in space-time, wherein each vibration gives rise to fields / different particles, and also the human being, in its integrity, is not exempt from this interpretation (Salese and Bertolotti, 2005).
The charm of the subatomic world, and the laws that govern its operation, appears to be able to remove from the reality of the surrounding world.
Instead, learn the principles of quantum physics helps the other's understanding of the world in which we live, ourselves.
Knowing these laws allows a more complete and correct interpretation of material events, the unconscious world of operating states.
On the other hand, Jung already argued that "Sooner or later, nuclear physics and psychology of the unconscious will approach each other as they both, independently of each other and starting from opposite directions, they push forward in a transcendental territory "(Jung, 1964).
The moment has come?
I share the thought of Laruffa (2012) that to be a very open person to the new paradigms and the ability to integrate them with love of human knowledge, in compliance with the relativity of all, it is a moral and professional responsibility of those involved in the care of psychological distress and mental health promotion.

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