Dynamic Psychotherapy I

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This course examines the theory and techniques of dynamic psychotherapy with the neurotic and character disordered individual. The emphasis is on the beginning phase of treatment, the therapeutic alliance, transference, resistance and other key issues in dynamic psychotherapy. While focusing on common principles shared by varied schools of dynamic psychotherapy, we will also look at areas of difference between schools, at empirically supported techniques, and at treatment issues raised by clients with diverse cultural backgrounds. Concurrent supervised experience (Clinical Practice III) is required. The pre-requisite of PSY 655 is required and the co- requisite of PSY 635A or B is required and is only open to students in the PhD program.