Topic 3: Psychodynamic Therapies for Depression Flashcards
What is abreaction in psychodynamic therapy?
The recall of past experiences, often with emotional intensity.
What is catharsis in psychodynamic therapy?
The release of pent-up emotions related to past experiences.
What is the original form of psychodynamic therapy called?
Classical psychoanalysis.
How often does classical psychoanalysis take place, and for how long?
4-5 times per week for several years.
What is the setup for classical psychoanalysis sessions?
Patients lie on a couch and do not face the analyst.
What is psychoanalytic psychotherapy?
A less intensive form of psychodynamic therapy.
How often does psychoanalytic psychotherapy occur, and for how long?
1-3 times per week for 1-5 years.
How does the seating arrangement differ in psychoanalytic psychotherapy from classical psychoanalysis?
The patient and therapist sit facing each other in comfortable chairs.
What is the main goal of both classical psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy?
To explore the patient’s past and link it to their current symptoms.
What role does the therapist play in psychoanalysis?
The therapist is treated as the absent or rejecting parent, allowing the patient to undergo abreaction and catharsis.
How does the therapist help the patient process their emotions?
By giving feedback to make the patient aware of how they transfer their anger onto others.
What is modern Brief Psychodynamic Therapy (BDT)?
A therapy that educates patients about links between their past experiences and current behaviors, instead of waiting for negative emotions to be transferred to the therapist.
