Topics in Psychotherapy Grounded in Depth Psychology

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Understanding the Procedure: Basics, Process, and Applications

Brief articles on the concepts, methods, costs, and indications of depth psychology-based psychotherapy. This overview will guide you to the individual topics.

Self-Awareness in Psychotherapy Based on Depth Psychology

by Aris Hägermann

120 mandatory hours in your own chair before anyone else sits in it. There's a good reason for that.

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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis: What's the Difference?

by Aris Hägermann

Two terms that are often used interchangeably. The difference lies in frequency, posture, and sitting position.

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Transference and Countertransference: A Simple Explanation

by Aris Hägermann

Sometimes, for a moment, someone completely different sits in the therapist's chair. That is precisely where the value of this insight lies.

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Recognizing and Understanding Defense Mechanisms

by Aris Hägermann

Repression, projection, rationalization. These are not mistakes, but defensive reactions with a logical basis.

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Short-term or Long-term Therapy? An Explanation of the Options

by Aris Hägermann

12, 24, 60, or 100 hours. Which limit applies depends on more than just your own preference.

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Psychotherapy Based on Depth Psychology and Behavioral Therapy: The Difference

by Aris Hägermann

Unconscious conflicts or current behavior. Both approaches are recognized; they simply focus on different aspects.

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Criticism of Psychotherapy Based on Depth Psychology

by Aris Hägermann

Difficult to standardize, evidence is incomplete in some areas, not suitable for everyone. An overview of the objections.

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Psychotherapy Based on Depth Psychology for Anxiety Disorders

by Aris Hägermann

Anxiety as a sign of an internal conflict. What the S3 guideline says about this and when TP is an option.

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Psychotherapy Based on Depth Psychology for Trauma and PTSD

by Aris Hägermann

Trauma-focused approaches are the primary focus. However, relationship-oriented work still has a place in the treatment of complex trauma-related disorders.

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