The Experiential Field as a Morphogenetic Space: A Field‑Oriented Framework for Subjective Experience and Clinical Practice

This article presents a field‑oriented framework for understanding subjective experience through the dynamics of the experiential field. The experiential field is conceived as a morphogenetic space that continuously shifts its states, giving rise to forms of experience. Signification is described as the primary structuring force of this space: through it, the subject organizes perceptual flow and modulates the interplay between presence and absence, understood as two co‑implicated topological domains of the field. Presence anchors meaning, providing stability and continuity, while absence opens up a generative dimension that can prompt transformation. Absence is thus understood not as an ontological void but as a force capable of reorganizing meaning trajectories, reshaping the field, and fostering change. Three conceptual propositions are presented to illustrate how presence and absence interact to shape the uniqueness of subjective experience. Clinically, the framework aims to provide a structured lens for framing meaning-making dynamics in therapeutic contexts. A case example illustrates how the integration of absence can open up new possibilities for change.

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Theory & Psychology
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2026-02-19
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https://doi.org/10.1177/09593543261419445
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Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
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The Experiential Field as a Morphogenetic Space: A Field‑Oriented Framework for Subjective Experience and Clinical Practice

Luca Zamengo
Theory & Psychology
Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
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The Experiential Field as a Morphogenetic Space: A Field‑Oriented Framework for Subjective Experience and Clinical Practice

Luca Zamengo
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Abstract

This article presents a field‑oriented framework for understanding subjective experience through the dynamics of the experiential field. The experiential field is conceived as a morphogenetic space that continuously shifts its states, giving rise to forms of experience. Signification is described as the primary structuring force of this space: through it, the subject organizes perceptual flow and modulates the interplay between presence and absence, understood as two co‑implicated topological domains of the field. Presence anchors meaning, providing stability and continuity, while absence opens up a generative dimension that can prompt transformation. Absence is thus understood not as an ontological void but as a force capable of reorganizing meaning trajectories, reshaping the field, and fostering change. Three conceptual propositions are presented to illustrate how presence and absence interact to shape the uniqueness of subjective experience. Clinically, the framework aims to provide a structured lens for framing meaning-making dynamics in therapeutic contexts. A case example illustrates how the integration of absence can open up new possibilities for change.

Theory & Psychology
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Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
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