[PrisonBound]

I mean, i 'think' that's what Im in. we've never sat down and discussed the logistics of it per se, but basically I walk in and just start talking.

She's great! She's helped me so much!! (just to be clear) but I'm curious about the process and theory behind it.

She never gives me 'advice'. But is it enough to just talk about things...to understand 'why' I feel ...and act...the way I do?

I mean, it seems be...it must be...because I feel much better. but its weird...guess its just different than what I expected therapy to be??

[Petra5ed]

Psychodynamic Therapy | Psych Central

This link will do a better job than me. Essentially it is a process meant to give you more self-awareness and insight into the real motivations and drives behind your behaviors. You will try to make conscious some of the unconscious stuff you have going on, and look back to childhood where a lot of your personality was shaped. The T's job is to help you to accept all aspects of yourself without harsh self-criticism, so they should be supportive and accepting even if you admit to "bad" thoughts or behavior. Odds are high if you stick around long enough you will become attached to your therapist, and odds are high it will be difficult humiliating and embarrassing at times, if you can be honest with your therapist.

[unlockingsanity]

Once you get to the point of figuring out what you do it might do it, you can start to make progress in terms of just letting you forward based on that information.

You sort of get the opportunity to share what you're thinking and have the chance to bounce it off someone else but it allows you come to your own conclusions decide for yourself which path you think will be the best.

The psychodynamic therapist I saw would occasionally give advice on it's very important matters. For the most part though, it is not about skills building. I think this is the only shortfall to this type of therapy. Sometimes I feel like I need a little bit extra in terms of learning new coping mechanisms, but overall I think it's a great approach.

[PrisonBound]

Originally Posted by Petra5ed

Psychodynamic Therapy | Psych Central

This link will do a better job than me. Essentially it is a process meant to give you more self-awareness and insight into the real motivations and drives behind your behaviors. You will try to make conscious some of the unconscious stuff you have going on, and look back to childhood where a lot of your personality was shaped. The T's job is to help you to accept all aspects of yourself without harsh self-criticism, so they should be supportive and accepting even if you admit to "bad" thoughts or behavior. Odds are high if you stick around long enough you will become attached to your therapist, and odds are high it will be difficult humiliating and embarrassing at times, if you can be honest with your therapist.

5 months no personal attachment! Thank God...last thing I need. But oh yes...its already been humilitating and embarrassing..from the first day! I'm brutally honest with her. She knows stuff my wife doesn't know..and thanks!

[PrisonBound]

Originally Posted by unlockingsanity

Once you get to the point of figuring out what you do it might do it, you can start to make progress in terms of just letting you forward based on that information.

You sort of get the opportunity to share what you're thinking and have the chance to bounce it off someone else but it allows you come to your own conclusions decide for yourself which path you think will be the best.

The psychodynamic therapist I saw would occasionally give advice on it's very important matters. For the most part though, it is not about skills building. I think this is the only shortfall to this type of therapy. Sometimes I feel like I need a little bit extra in terms of learning new coping mechanisms, but overall I think it's a great approach.

Yes, its exactly what goes on. And I agree..guess at first I was looking for more concrete advice, but from my time with her, I see she eventually gets me there.

[herethennow]

Asked about this a few months back and thought it'd might be useful for you..

http://forums.psychcentral.com/psych...c-therapy.html

[PrisonBound]

Originally Posted by herethennow

Asked about this a few months back and thought it'd might be useful for you..

http://forums.psychcentral.com/psych...c-therapy.html

Thank you for this! Very helpeful...appreciate it!

[Tydi469]

Intreresting....I saw a therapist years ago, prior to realizing just how sick I am. She was extremely supportive and supported everything I said or at least never criticizing or correcting. At the time I was becoming aware of odd thinking & behaviors I was exhibiting and expected to be told what I did wrong and how to fix it but instead I felt that no matter how wrong or bad I felt I'd behaved she'd sort of stick up for me. At the time I was thinking I need someone to fix me not enable my behavior. Wow, our perception really is reality, at the time anyways. Thanks for making me aware of this.

Much love, Diane