Psychodynamic Orientation: Foundations

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Post a brief evaluation of psychodynamic theory and therapy. Your evaluation should include: the aspects of psychodynamic theory that are appealing to you and why, how well this approach fits with your emerging/developing theoretical orientation, the effectiveness of psychodynamic interventions, and the challenges or criticisms you have with this approach.

References:

  • Article: Gregory, R. J., & Remen, A. L. (2008). A manual-based psychodynamic therapy for treatment-resistant borderline personality disorder. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training, 45(1), 15-27.
  • Article: Leichsenring, F., & Leibing, E. (2007). Psychodynamic psychotherapy: A systematic review of techniques, indications and empirical evidence. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, and Practice, 80(2), 217-228.
  • Article: Saketopoulou, A. (1999). The therapeutic alliance in psychodynamic psychotherapy: Theoretical conceptualizations and research findings. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training, 36(4), 329-342.
  • Article: Strupp, H. H. (1992). The future of psychodynamic psychotherapy. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training, 29(1), 21-27.