Professional
Technical
IVT
analysand
Pronunciation: uh-NAL-uh-sand
The person undergoing psychoanalysis; the patient in analytic treatment.
Full Definition
The formal term for a patient in psychoanalytic treatment, emphasizing their active role in the analytic process. The term 'analysand' reflects the collaborative nature of psychoanalysis, where the patient is not merely a passive recipient of treatment but an active participant in exploring their unconscious mind. This terminology is preferred in professional psychoanalytic writing to distinguish analytic patients from those in other forms of psychotherapy.
Usage
Usage note: Preferred over 'patient' in formal psychoanalytic writing. Not to be confused with 'analyst.'
In Context
- "The analysand's dream material provided rich insight into his oedipal conflicts." — Psychoanalytic journal article
- "Regular attendance is expected of every analysand committed to the analytic process." — Treatment contract
Also known as
patient
analytic patient
Contrasted with
analyst
Don't confuse with
analyst
analysant