Psychodynamic therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic therapy (pronunciation: psy·cho·dy·nam·ic ther·a·py) is a form of depth psychology, the primary focus of which is to reveal the unconscious content of a client's psyche in an effort to alleviate psychic tension.
Etymology
The term "psychodynamic" is derived from the Greek words "psyche" meaning mind or soul and "dynamis" meaning power or force. The term "therapy" comes from the Greek "therapeia" meaning healing or medical treatment.
Definition
In psychology, psychodynamic therapy is a therapeutic approach that seeks to help individuals understand and resolve their psychological issues by focusing on the unconscious processes and the dynamics between conscious and unconscious material. It is rooted in the theories and ideas of psychoanalysis, particularly the work of Freud.
Related Terms
- Psychoanalysis: A therapeutic approach developed by Sigmund Freud that seeks to bring unconscious material into conscious awareness.
- Unconscious Mind: The part of the mind that contains thoughts, feelings, desires, and memories of which individuals are not consciously aware but that influence their emotions and behavior.
- Conscious Mind: The part of the mind that includes everything that we are aware of.
- Transference: A phenomenon in psychoanalysis where the patient redirects feelings and desires for significant people in their past onto the therapist.
- Countertransference: The emotional reaction of the therapist towards the patient, which may be influenced by the therapist's own unconscious needs and desires.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Psychodynamic therapy
- Wikipedia's article - Psychodynamic therapy
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