Dynamic therapists study developmental psychology and psychoanalytic method.
Dynamic therapy, also called psychodynamic psychotherapy or dynamic psychotherapy, is a form of psychoanalysis developed in the late 1970s to early 1980s. This therapy model is based on Freud's psychoanalytic theory; however, practitioners do not subscribe to Freud's belief that all internal conflict is based on sexual development, according to the Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders.
Confrontational
Dynamic therapy is a much quicker process than traditional psychotherapy.
In dynamic therapy, the therapist confronts the client, unlike traditional psychotherapists, who are passive participants in the process. Dr. Habib Davanloo of McGill University states that this approach shortens the length of therapy by years, because the therapist is more active and helps the client find the root of his problem, rather than forcing him to uncover it himself.
Types
Expressive therapy assumes the adult's problems stem from a childhood experience or trauma. Supportive therapy examines the immediate past and present to find the cause of a client's disturbance. Both work to put the client in a position to function normally within society, according to the Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders.
Sessions
Dynamic therapy sessions are scheduled one to three times a week.
Sessions are held one to three times a week for 45 to 50 minutes. Initial sessions are spent discussing the reasons for treatment. The therapist can then make a treatment plan for future sessions. These future sessions will pursue the goal of identifying and eliminating the source of the client's distress. The therapist asks questions, and leads conversation until the client can identify key factors to her problems. The duration of treatment varies greatly from client to client.
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