Psychodynamic concepts about borderline personality disorder are reviewed and the literature concerning psychotherapeutic treatment of this group is examined.
However, I integrate other models of therapy which can include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy or
psychodynamic concepts.
For example, psychodynamic theory had not been taught to structural family therapy trainees in Philadelphia, nor to those learning the McMaster model in Hamilton, Ontario (although many of their trainees were quite familiar with
psychodynamic concepts).
For the same reasons (i.e. under Triangulation), unlike individual work a systemic application of
psychodynamic concepts often need not include continuous self - appraisal of the unconscious thoughts and feelings of the family therapist.
Since shared unconscious concerns within families are usually far more accessible (see Triangulation), a systemic application of
psychodynamic concepts rarely necessitates any deep ongoing exploration of a family's defensive organization.
Very different sources contributed to the 2nd layer, entitled «dysfunctional transactional patterns», many involving
psychodynamic concepts.
Not exact matches
To understand the
psychodynamics of recovery and particularly the role of spiritual growth in this process, the
concept of surrender, as explored by the late Harry M. Tiebout, 8.
The less formal
concept of free association is simply the tendency to allow the client to lead discussion in
psychodynamic therapy sessions.
This may be the least formal (and perhaps least applied) technique in
psychodynamic therapy, but it is certainly not a dead
concept yet.
This again differs from the
psychodynamic approach to systemic work we describe, which is modelled on brief therapy
concepts and is most often carried out within a public sector culture that requires formal assessment.
Those training in London had been taught primarily from a
psychodynamic perspective; structural
concepts became of interest until these were trumped by strategic ideas.
While this therapy is based on psychoanalytic
concepts and methods that began with Freud, it has continuously evolved over the past 120 years, and a great deal of scientific evidence now supports the effectiveness of contemporary
psychodynamic psychotherapy for treating a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, relational patterns, and identity issues.
Content: Students are introduced to basic
concepts of relational
psychodynamic theory: self psychology, intersubjectivity, self - in - relation theory, attachment theory, and feminist therapy perspectives on diversity and trauma.
Dawn uses a collaborative, integrated approach that combines Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive - Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems theory,
Psychodynamic theory, Imago Relationship Therapy and
concepts from the works of Willard F. Harley, Jr. and John Gottman.
The course work covers the essential
concepts of
psychodynamic psychotherapy with an emphasis on clinical application.
Working as an Integrative therapist, Chris draws on a wide range of theories, working in an empathic, person - centred way whilst combining
concepts from various schools of thought, such as Attachment Theory,
Psychodynamic work and Existentialist philosophies.
Theoretical perspectives in these areas include interpersonal relations
concepts such as object relations theory and relational
psychodynamics.