Conceptual Framework and Core Definition of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a sophisticated and multifaceted approach to psychological treatment that operates on the fundamental premise that an individual’s current mental health struggles are deeply intertwined with unconscious processes, unresolved internal conflicts, and the enduring legacy of early developmental experiences. Rather than focusing solely on the […]
Projective Identification: A Review of Research Projective identification is a psychoanalytic concept first developed by British psychoanalyst Melanie Klein in the 1940s. It has since become one of the most widely-used theories in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This article reviews the current research on projective identification and its implications for clinical practice. Definition Projective identification is a […]
Introduction and Definition The concept of free-floating attention, often referred to synonymously as evenly suspended attention or evenly hovering attention, constitutes a foundational technical requirement for the analyst or therapist operating within the frameworks of psychoanalysis and various forms of psychodynamic psychotherapy. This specific mode of listening is not merely passive reception but represents a […]