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- Title
Do therapists practicing psychoanalysis, psychodynamic therapy and short-term dynamic therapy address patient defences differently?
- Authors
Bhatia, Maneet; Petraglia, Jonathan; de Roten, Yves; Drapeau, Martin
- Abstract
Background: Defense mechanisms are a central component of psychodynamic theory [1,2] and their interpretation is key to psychodynamic practice. Over the years, varying perspectives on dealing with patients' defense mechanisms have been outlined [3]. Aim of the study: To examine how psychodynamic therapists deal with patient defenses in their clinical practice. Method: This study asked psychodynamic therapists (N=114) practising different theoretical models (psychoanalysis, short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychodynamic therapy) to complete an online survey. Results: Respondents (N = 114) indicated that defense mechanisms are a very important component of practice for psychodynamic psychotherapy. Significant differences were found between short-term psychodynamic therapists (STDP) and psychodynamic therapists in how they address defenses in their clinical practice. Discussion: Clinical implications of these results and directions for future research are discussed.
- Subjects
PSYCHODYNAMIC psychotherapy; PSYCHOANALYSIS; PSYCHOTHERAPISTS; SHORT-term memory; MEDICAL practice; INTERNET surveys
- Publication
Archives of Psychiatry & Psychotherapy, 2017, Vol 19, Issue 2, p7
- ISSN
1509-2046
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12740/APP/69642