0
0

Chapter 1. Theoretical Models of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Peter Fonagy, Ph.D., F.B.A.; Mary Target, Ph.D.
DOI: 10.1176/appi.books.9781585623648.366000

Sections

Excerpt

The psychodynamic approach to psychotherapy is best understood not as a single, readily definable entity, but as an umbrella term for a range of therapeutic strategies underpinned by a variety of theoretical models that are designed to treat psychological disorders. The therapeutic strategies and the underpinning theories share common factors, although there are important differences.

Your session has timed out. Please sign back in to continue.
Sign In Your Session has timed out. Please sign back in to continue.
Sign In to Access Full Content
 
Username
Password
Sign in via Athens (What is this?)
Athens is a service for single sign-on which enables access to all of an institution's subscriptions on- or off-site.
Not a subscriber?

Subscribe Now/Learn More

PsychiatryOnline subscription options offer access to the DSM-IV-TR® library, books, journals, CME, and patient resources. This all-in-one virtual library provides psychiatrists and mental health professionals with key resources for diagnosis, treatment, research, and professional development.

Need more help? PsychiatryOnline Customer Service may be reached by emailing PsychiatryOnline@psych.org or by calling 800-368-5777 (in the U.S.) or 703-907-7322 (outside the U.S.).

NOTE:
Citing articles are presented as examples only. In non-demo SCM6 implementation, integration with CrossRef’s “Cited By” API will populate this tab (http://www.crossref.org/citedby.html).
Related Content
Articles
Books
The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Psychiatry, 5th Edition > Chapter 29.  >
Gabbard's Treatments of Psychiatric Disorders, 4th Edition > Chapter 25.  >
Textbook of Psychotherapeutic Treatments > Chapter 2.  >
Textbook of Psychotherapeutic Treatments > Chapter 3.  >
Topic Collections
Psychiatric News
 
  • Print
  • PDF
  • E-mail
  • Chapter Alerts
  • Get Citation