Symptom-Focused Dynamic Psychotherapy

Connors, Mary E.

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“…Like numerous other authors (e.g., Connors, 2006;Frank, 1999;Siegel, 1999;Wachtel, 1997Wachtel, , 2008, I employ an integrative approach in such circumstances. With many clients who resort to behavioral actions such as binge eating or excessive exercise for affect-regulation, it is useful to integrate other self-soothing techniques (e.g., warm showers, calling a friend, taking a walk, listening to music, withdrawing from a situation) with insight-oriented discussions (Barth, 2014;Chapman & Linehan, 2005;Hayes, Strosahl, & Wilson, 1999).…”

Section: Clinical Illustration-partmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Research into the connection between alexithymia, binge drinking, and other potentially risky behaviors suggests that these activities are often attempts not only to manage but also to experience otherwise inaccessible feelings (e.g., Albers, 2009;Bromberg, 2001;Bruce et al, 2011;Castanier & Le Scanff, 2009;Christenson et al, 1994;Connors, 2006;Fairburn, 1995;Krueger, 1997;Schore, 2003;Stewart et al, 2002;Woodman et al, 2009). Like Krystal (1988) and Schore (2003), I have found that binge drinking can also be an attempt to manage emotions associated with normal developmental tasks of the college years, such as identity formation, individuation, and deepening intimate relationships with peers and nonfamily adults.…”

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confidence: 98%

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Alexithymia, Affect Regulation, and Binge Drinking in College Students

Barth¹

2015

Journal of College Student Psychotherapy

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Numerous programs have been instituted to address the widely recognized problem of binge drinking in college students, with some excellent results. Yet binge drinking is commonly still viewed as a socially acceptable form of relaxing and bonding with peers, often with the stated goal of getting as drunk as possible as quickly as possible. The apparent disconnect between students' intelligence, verbal acuity and often impressive self-knowledge and their continued participation in this potentially self-destructive behavior can puzzle and frustrate clinicians. Although a number of studies have suggested that alexithymia is a contributing factor in binge drinking, little has been written about integrating this information in therapeutic interventions. This article explains and provides an extended clinical illustration of how understanding the problem of alexithymia can enhance interventions designed to address binge drinking in college students.To all outward appearances, Andrea 1 seemed to be a happy, well-adjusted and successful college student. A 19-year-old sophomore at a high-ranking university, she had made a nearly perfect score on her SATs and entered college with an advanced placement based on her high school grades and achievements. Attractive, bubbly, and socially active, she did well in her studies and was involved in several academic and community organizations. She came from an intact family and described mostly positive relationships with her parents and siblings, though there was some family conflict. It was

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Section: Clinical Illustration-partmentioning

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Alexithymia, Affect Regulation, and Binge Drinking in College Students

Barth¹

2015

Journal of College Student Psychotherapy

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“…Symptombased treatment goals allow CBT therapists to create structure and can help patients stay focused with working on one problem at a time. In fact, some PDT approaches have acknowledged the value of focusing on symptoms and integrated symptom-focused methods within a psychodynamic framework, such as symptom-focused dynamic psychotherapy (Connors, 2006).…”

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Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic Therapies: Points of Intersection and Divergence

Pilecki

Thoma

McKay

2015

Psychodynamic Psychiatry

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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy (PDT) are two major paradigms in the mental health care field. The present article reviews broad similarities and differences between each tradition while acknowledging that such generalizations may overlook heterogeneity within each. However, it is believed that a comparison between CBT and PDT is beneficial in dispelling myths about each tradition, fostering dialogue, encouraging further scholarship and research. While not an exhaustive account, this article will examine how CBT and PDT differ in how they view several topics such as the unconscious, the therapeutic alliance, the role of homework, symptom reduction, and therapeutic heuristics. Commentary is also offered on how research may be more effectively and collaboratively integrated with clinical work from both traditions. Future directions for partnership and improving mental health treatments are also discussed.

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“…Although merging theories and techniques has been criticized for lacking consistency and conceptual clarity (see Boulanger, 2011 ) an integrative method can actually be a carefully organized, cohesive and thoughtfully applied synthesis of ideas and techniques (Boulanger, 2011 ;Connors, 2006Connors, , 2011Fawcett, 1997 ;Frank, 1999 ;Wachtel, 1997 ). Developing such a practice can be daunting, particularly early in one's clinical career.…”

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“…Some clinicians fear that trying to understand latent or hidden meanings and historical reasons for problematic patterns of behavior will interfere with taking active steps to change behavior. However, understanding meanings can sometimes enhance interventions focused on behavior (see for example Connors, 2006 ;Frank, 1999 ;Wachtel, 1997 ). Kohut ( 1984 ) goes so far as to suggest that the simple act of a clinician trying to understand what a client is experiencing is probably more important than an interpretation of unconscious meaning.…”

Section: When To Use Psychodynamic Thinking and Psychodynamic Intervementioning

confidence: 99%

Integrative Clinical Social Work Practice

Barth¹

2014

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Symptom-Focused Dynamic Psychotherapy

Cited by 8 publications

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Alexithymia, Affect Regulation, and Binge Drinking in College Students

Alexithymia, Affect Regulation, and Binge Drinking in College Students

Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic Therapies: Points of Intersection and Divergence

Integrative Clinical Social Work Practice

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