Summary Of Psychodynamic Psychotherapotherapy

Article: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Cancer Patients
First, the author recommends that the psychotherapist who treats cancer patients be familiar with the following: 1) the natural course and treatment of the illness, 2) a flexible approach in accord with the medical status of the patient, 3) a common sense approach to defenses, 4) a concern with quality-of-life issues, and 5) counter- transference issues as they relate to the treatment of very sick patients (Pospone, 1998). The model of psychodynamic psychotherapy is mainly useful for understanding the emotional responses of patients with cancer. It provides a point of view for clarifying the onset of psychiatric symptoms in response to the stresses of having a cancer diagnosis. Recently
Psychotherapists also need to keep quality-of-life issues in focus. The predictable life span, the patient's relationship to the oncologist, and issues related to the patient's symptoms should never be far from the psychotherapist's attention. Supervision and support groups with case consultations are very helpful in preventing these reactions and forestalling
The cases reported in this article demonstrate several of the important principles that are unique to the psychotherapeutic work with cancer patients (Pospone, 1998). Dynamic psychotherapy with cancer patients is emotionally challenging, intellectually stimulating, and highly rewarding. Time pressures will often enhance the motivation for psychological change and allow the patient and therapist to work productively and rapidly toward resolving long-standing conflict. I must say that they used Adler psychoanalysis “social” Alder developed a different view and believe that human nature was driven usually by social aspects rather than sexual urges and that all action where goal oriented in order to improve oneself (Corsini & Wedding, 2011). I observed that in this special case of cancer and the use of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy they used group’s consultations and each patient talk about their own experiences during the cancer process. I think that this approach that they incorporated as therapy is beneficial, because they can see/feel supported for many people. Also, “Adlerian Analysis” considered a psychodynamic theory because it focuses on understanding the individual psyche. (Corsini & Wedding, 2011). Which in this case individual psyche play a big role, because “you” wants to get better you will get better because that what you want for you as an