Term Paper

|Midrand graduate institute |
|Trauma & Treatment |
|Psychodynamic & Narrative therapy in trauma |
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|Dayana Osorio BL2010-0015 |
|8/19/2013 |

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Table of Contents

Introduction 3

Psychodynamic therapy 4

Psychodynamic therapy aims and focuses 5

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Narrative Therapy 9

Narrative therapy and trauma 10

Narrative therapy in practice 11

Narrative therapy process 12

Conclusion 13

Reference List 14

Introduction

When it comes to trauma and the various treatments available the list is endless. Brailsford (2007) argues that there are various therapeutic approaches and techniques used for trauma survivors. However, Brailsford (2007) goes on to discuss that some practitioners use a combination of various treatments depending on their expertise and knowledge regarding the therapeutic approach. Contrary to what many therapists might believe to be best treatment options for trauma survivors it is of utmost importance to keep in mind the client’s needs, culture, social background etc. in order for a therapeutic process to be successful as discussed by Brailsford