They are similar, but not the same thing. Psychoanalysis is a subset of psychodynamic theory.
According to the APA, psychoanalysis is a type of psychodynamic theory created by Freud that is focused on unconscious motivations and conflict. It is usually very long and intensive (sometimes 3-5 times per week).
Psychodynamic theory is a broad therapeutic orientation that consists of self psychology, object relations, ego psychology, psychoanalysis (and a couple more). Behavior is explained in terms of past experiences and motivational forces. Actions are viewed as stemming from inherited instincts, biological drives, and attempts to resolve conflicts between personal needs and social requirements.
psychodynamic approach
Psychodynamic therapy focuses on the past, emotions, and the unconscious mind. CBT focuses on behavior and patterns of thinking. The time it takes for psychodynamic therapy is either short or long-term. CBT, on the other hand, is a short-term type of therapy. Psychodynamic therapy aims to help a patient by exploring what happened in their past history. CBT does not dwell on a patient’s past experiences and history. Psychodynamic therapy does have a particular focus on the emotions of the patient. CBT does not focus on the patient’s emotions.
Unlike psychodynamic therapies, it does not focus on uncovering or understanding the unconscious motivations that may be behind the maladaptive behavior.
Psychoanalytic therapy is usually individual therapy that looks at underlying issues in the subconscious. Family therapy is therapy in which the whole, or most, of the family is present. Family therapy deals with issues that are affecting the relationships in the family and helps rebuild a healthy family unit.
Those who do not have a specific behavioral issue they wish to address and whose goals for therapy are to gain insight into the past may be better served by psychodynamic therapy.
psychodynamic approach
Psychodynamic therapy focuses on the past, emotions, and the unconscious mind. CBT focuses on behavior and patterns of thinking. The time it takes for psychodynamic therapy is either short or long-term. CBT, on the other hand, is a short-term type of therapy. Psychodynamic therapy aims to help a patient by exploring what happened in their past history. CBT does not dwell on a patient’s past experiences and history. Psychodynamic therapy does have a particular focus on the emotions of the patient. CBT does not focus on the patient’s emotions.
Unlike psychodynamic therapies, it does not focus on uncovering or understanding the unconscious motivations that may be behind the maladaptive behavior.
Anne E. Bernstein has written: 'The psychodynamic treatment of women' -- subject(s): Mental health, Psychoanalytic Therapy, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Psychology, Women 'An introduction to contemporary psychoanalysis' -- subject(s): Psychoanalysis
Irving Solomon has written: 'The encyclopedia of evolving techniques in psychodynamic therapy' -- subject(s): Encyclopedias, Methodology, Psychoanalysis, Psychoanalytic Therapy, Psychotherapy 'Introduction to psychodynamics and psychotherapy' -- subject(s): Psychotherapist and patient, Psychotherapy
Psychoanalytic therapy is usually individual therapy that looks at underlying issues in the subconscious. Family therapy is therapy in which the whole, or most, of the family is present. Family therapy deals with issues that are affecting the relationships in the family and helps rebuild a healthy family unit.
Philip F. D. Rubovits-Seitz has written: 'Depth-psychological understanding' -- subject(s): Methods, Psychoanalysis, Psychoanalytic Therapy, Psychoanalytic interpretation, Psychodynamic psychotherapy 'Kohut's Freudian vision' -- subject(s): Psychoanalysis
Those who do not have a specific behavioral issue they wish to address and whose goals for therapy are to gain insight into the past may be better served by psychodynamic therapy.
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Lindsey Nicholls has written: 'Psychoanalytic thinking in occupational therapy' -- subject(s): Occupational Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Psychoanalytic Theory
You can find it in The Psychoanalytic Quaterly number 7.
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