Description:

The emphasis in Dynamic Psychotherapy over the past few decades has shifted from a focus on insight and the recovery of early memories to a recognition that the quality of the patient-therapist relationship is the quintessential factor upon which the success of therapy depends. This involves both the real relationship and transference-countertransference elements, all within a systems-theory orientation.

Educational Objectives:

1. To define and clarify the essential ingredients that enable dynamic psychotherapy to be successful
2. To point out some of the factors that stand in the way of therapeutic success
3. To emphasize the value of a systems-theoretical approach

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*