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Transitional objects

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A concept from psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott referring to objects (like blankets or teddy bears) that provide psychological comfort during transitions.

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Appearance

Mentioned once in Give Him The Chair!.

Give Him The Chair!

Season 1 · Episode 19 · S01E19

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“But as with all transitional objects - be they a teddy bear, be they a thumb, be they a blankie, be they a chair...”
— Niles

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