What is the theoretical orientation of the training program?
Under the broad umbrella of psychodynamic therapy, the program’s faculty and supervisors work from a spectrum of theoretical approaches, which primarily include psychoanalytic, Jungian, object-relations, self-psychology, attachment, and inter-subjective theories. 4. What is Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is based on a form of depth psychology which explores the connection between events in early life (which may be unconscious) and current disturbance and distress. The therapy provides a reliable setting for clients to explore past and present fantasies, feelings, dreams, thoughts and memories, which can lead to greater awareness of the magnitude of their core conflicts and issues. Particular attention is given to the developing interpersonal relationship with the therapist as a means for exploring new ways of relating, freer of the characteristics that previously caused distress. Through this transference relationship, the patient may achieve a new and better r
