AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Psychodynamic therapy focuses on unconscious processes as they are manifested in the client’s present behavior. The goals of psychodynamic therapy are client self-awareness and understanding of the influence of the past on present behavior.

Detailed explanation-2: -As psychodynamic psychotherapy can involve looking at the past, it may put you in contact with these experiences and the challenging feelings they bring. Your therapist will ensure that you understand this and discuss whether you feel able to undertake this aspect of the work.

Detailed explanation-3: -Psychodynamic therapy helps you understand how your current feelings and behaviour are shaped by your past experiences and your unconscious mind and impulses. The relationship with your therapist is key to this therapeutic approach.

Detailed explanation-4: -A general definition of psychodynamic theory is that forces outside of a person’s awareness explain why they behave a certain way. Today psychodynamic theory is not a unified theory open in new. Instead, there are many related theories regarding human development and personality.