Psychodynamic therapy

Psychodynamic therapy is a method of therapy that depends mainly on allowing the patient to understand his emotions and their underlying causes. The patient is allowed to bring his deep emotions and feelings to the surface so that he becomes more self aware and so become more able to resolve his inner conflicts with the help of the therapist.

Psychodynamic therapy is an old method of therapy and its based on the psychoanalytic works of Freud and those who followed his footsteps.

Psychodynamic therapy vs Psychoanalysis

While there are many similarities between psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic therapy still there are some differences. Here are some of the similarities and differences between them:

Both methods depend on understanding the relationship between the conscious and the unconscious mind
In Psychodynamic therapy the therapist usually talks less and stays silent for longer periods
Treatment can take up to two years
Both methods involve more understanding of the thoughts and emotions more than cognitive behavior therapy where deep understanding may not be that necessary.

Psychodynamic therapy for depression

If the depression was a result of unresolved unconscious conflicts then Psychodynamic therapy may be very helpful in dealing with it. By gaining an understanding of the underlying conflicts that caused this depression you will be able to find practical solutions that can resolve these conflicts.

Fortunately, some articles on 2knowmyself depend on psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy but this fact may not always be mentioned in the article. The below links will guide you to some articles which depend on psychoanalysis for treating depression.

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