It was a great conference once more with Dr. Constantine Della leading the discussions on transference, counter-transference, and new techniques quite different form the psychoanalysis of Freud from the yesteryears. The amount of studying and upgrading that needs to do done for anyone in the mental health profession is daunting. And rightfully so because we touch lives in the most poignant ways. my key takeaways from this conference:
- There are clinical studies that evidence the efficacy of psychotherapy as equal to psychotropic medications in the management of mental health cases as both impact the brain and the mind. A combination of both is ideal for DSM5 diagnosed patients .
- Psychodynamic therapy is no longer only about generating insight. It’s focus is also about the therapeutic relationship of the client and the therapist
- Two distinct techniques to use in psychodynamic approach depending on ego strength of client : uncovering versus supportive psychotherapy