Object-relations therapists emphasize the unconscious influence of people's earliest mental representations of their parents and how these affect reactions to separations and losses throughout life.

Object-Relations Therapists

Mental health professionals who focus on the study and treatment of the way individuals form relationships with others based on early life experiences.

Unconscious Influence

The impact on behavior and decision-making by factors not consciously perceived by the individual.

Mental Representations

Mental representations are cognitive constructs that enable individuals to process and store information about the world, including images, words, and concepts, facilitating thought and understanding.