Psychodynamic Therapy for Eating Disorders
Introduction Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, are complex psychological conditions that often involve significant emotional and psychological distress. Psychodynamic therapy has been shown to be a valuable...
DBT and Psychodynamic Therapy: A Conceptual Integration
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), developed by Marsha Linehan, is a structured, skills-based treatment grounded in cognitive-behavioral principles, particularly effective for individuals with emotion dysregulation and borderline personality disorder. At first...
Psychodynamic Theory and Cultural Competence: Understanding the Deeper Layers of Identity
In the world of mental health and psychotherapy, psychodynamic theory has long offered valuable insight into human behavior. Rooted in the work of Sigmund Freud and later expanded by others, this approach explores how unconscious processes, early childhood...
Psychodynamic Therapy and Autism: Exploring Emotional Depth with Care and Flexibility
When it comes to supporting autistic individuals, many people think first of behavioral therapies or psychoeducational interventions. While these approaches can be helpful, there is growing recognition that autistic people also benefit from therapy that addresses...