Psychotherapy Flashcards
Transference
Sum of relationships - all interactions are influenced by these relationships
Countertransferance
Feelings generated toward the patient in the therapist, usually related to therapist’s unique experience of life
Theory and goals of what therapy?
Recovery of childhood experiences and conflicts as they are recreated in the relationship with the analyst.
Psychoanalysis
Duration and frequency of what therapy?
3 -6 years
4-5x per week
Psychoanalysis
Techniques of what therapy?
Use of fantasy and dreams, free association, couch, neutral analyst
Psychoanalysis
Are transferance and defences interpreted in psychoanalysis?
Transference - yes b/c represents past conflicts
Defenses - maladaptive ones
Theory and goals of what therapy:
Understanding early conflict, use of “here and now”
Psychodynamic
What selection criteria are used for treating a patient with psychoanalysis?
- Relatively stable
- Able to observe own emotional states
- Able to use insight
- High ego strength
- Not psychotic
T or F. Psychodynamic psychotherapy can include less stable personality disorders than psychoanalysis.
TRUE
Duration and frequency of what therapy:
Months to years
Weekly to several times/wk
Psychodynamic
Techniques of what therapy:
- Face to face, sitting up
- Interpretation and clarification
- Some supportive interventions
Psychodynamic
Are transferance and defenses interpreted in psychodynamic therapy?
Transference - yes to understand further areas of conflict
Defenses - maladaptive interpreted, mature encouraged
Theory and goals of what therapy:
- Clarifies and resolves an area of conflict that interferes w/ current function
Brief Therapy
Patient selection criteria for which therapy:
Must be able to identify discrete issue
Forms good working relationship w/ therapist quickly
Brief Therapy
Duration and frequency of what therapy:
12 to 20 sessions
Usually weekly
Brief Therapy