Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in 2010

Authors

  • Hans H. Strupp

Abstract

This article attempts to discern the future of psychodynamic psychotherapy Of increasing interest are (1) developmental arrests in infancy and early childhood; (2) focus on treatment of personality disorders and “difficult ” patients; (3) the dyadic character of the therapeutic relationship; (4) the therapeutic alliance; (5) developments in neuroscience and pharmacotherapy; (6) group, couple, and family therapies; (7) brief and time-limited therapies; (8) attempts to devise specific treatments for specific disorders; (9) treatment manuals; and (10) continued search for the mechanisms of change in personality and behavior.

Psychodynamic theory and practice have proven remarkably viable and adaptable, a judgment that is exemplified throughout.

Keywords:
Psychotherapy, future outlook, psychotherapy practice, outlook prognostications.

Author Biography

Hans H. Strupp

Hans H. Strupp, PhD., is Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Emeritus at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been engaged in psychotherapy research and practice for 40 years and has been particularly interested in psychotherapy process and outcome research from a psychodynamic perspective.Correspondence: Prof. Hans H. Strupp, PhD., Department of Psychology, Wilson Hall, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37240, U.S.A.

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Published

1996-07-01

How to Cite

Strupp, H. H. (1996). Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in 2010. Psychotherapie-Wissenschaft, 4(3), 144–151. Retrieved from https://psychotherapie-wissenschaft.info/article/view/644

Issue

No. 3 (1996): Psychotherapie Forum 4/3 (veröffentlicht bei Springer Wien New York)

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