Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Flashcards
1
Q
What does it involve?
A
Psychological conflicts and underlying interpersonal problems.
Focus on past conflicts contributing to current difficulties – “insight orientated”
•Neutral therapist, focus on patient - therapist relationship (transference)
• Transference: bring past feelings to present interaction
• Counter transference : feelings in therapist, “given” by patient
•“Work through” problems in a safe relationship
2
Q
Main indications? (3)
A
Personality disorders
Psychosexual difficulties
Psychosomatic problems
3
Q
Treatment duration?
A
Variable (often 1-2/week)
