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[Virtual Presenter] Good morning. Today I would like to introduce you to Psychodynamic Therapy. This form of depth psychology is used to explore the unconscious content of an individual's mind and help them make sense of their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs in relation to their past experiences. Join me on a journey of discovery as we explore this fascinating therapy..

[Virtual Presenter] Psychodynamic therapy is a type of depth psychology that seeks to uncover the unconscious content of a person's psyche to reduce psychic tension. Building on psychoanalysis, it requires an interaction between client and therapist. Clients work to identify patterns regarding emotions, interpersonal relationships, and behaviours that may be impacting their distress. By gaining insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviour, they can make changes to improve happiness and wellbeing..

[Audio] Psychodynamic therapy originated with the work of Austrian physician Sigmund Freud in the late 19th century. It is an approach to psychological healing that seeks to explore the unconscious and how it impacts our behavior and thought processes. Early childhood experiences are taken into account in order to gain insight into why we do what we do and how we feel in the present. The aim of psychodynamic therapy is to bring understanding so that our past may no longer hold us back from happiness..

[Audio] Psychodynamic therapy is rooted in the theories of Freud and other psychoanalysts. Seeking to understand how past experiences shape us and how unconscious thoughts and emotions can affect our behaviour, it focuses on identifying how unresolved conflicts from childhood may be contributing to current problems and how unresolved emotions, such as anger or hurt, may be driving our behaviour. Its purpose is to help gain insight into the root of our challenges and find new ways to cope..

[Audio] Psychodynamic therapy holds that our current behavior is determined by our past experiences and unconscious desires. Exploring those antecedents can give us insight into why we are behaving in a certain way, uncovering any underlying patterns that have led to conflicts in the present. This can allow us to understand the unconscious motivators dictating our behavior and break free from those which are no longer beneficial..

[Audio] Psychodynamic theory, proposed by Freud, explains how our internal thoughts and feelings relate to our conscious actions and behavior. This theory divides our cognizance into three different elements: conscious, pre-conscious, and unconscious. The conscious is our current thoughts, the pre-conscious store memories and information that are easily retrievable, while the unconscious is where many repressed experiences and emotions are located. All of these elements, whether conscious or unconscious, play a role in our daily life, and it is integral to understand them when it comes to psychodynamic therapy..

[Audio] Psychodynamic therapy is a form of therapy designed to explore the possible origin of an individual's struggles and difficulties. To do this, the therapist helps the client to examine their childhood experiences, identify any recurring negative patterns, and better understand the dynamics of their relationships. The therapist's role is to offer support and guidance as the client begins to reflect on their past and emotional state in order to gain insight into their current psychological state. Ultimately, psychodynamic therapy allows the client to explore the deepest parts of themselves and recognize the source of their issues..

[Audio] Psychodynamic therapy is a form of counseling or psychotherapy that looks to uncover unconscious or suppressed feelings and experiences in order to better understand how they are impacting a person's current behaviors and life. Its primary focus is on exploring how previous experiences, relationships, and events are influencing current thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Through this exploration, one can gain insight into the influences that drive their behavior, allowing them to make changes and gain control over their own destiny..

[Audio] Psychodynamic therapy is a form of psychological intervention that is centered on the concept that our hidden thoughts and emotions may be impacting our behaviors. Its aim is to generate a setting which allows the client to investigate their unconscious and gain an understanding that can result in modifications to their actions and thought processes. A specific type of psychodynamic therapy known as brief psychodynamic therapy is typically quicker and beneficial for those with certain issues such as physical abuse, unexpected events, intense psychological difficulties, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and family traumas. In this type of therapy, the client and therapist will collaborate to acquire insight that can further help the client to achieve alterations in their attitudes and behavior..

[Audio] Psychodynamic therapy explores how our past experiences can shape our behaviour in the present. It is particularly helpful for family therapy as it helps us understand how family dynamics can create or exacerbate issues. Not just the therapist, but others in the family such as parents, siblings, or adults in a romantic relationship are involved in psychodynamic family therapy. This allows for a greater recognition of individual and group behaviour, and is often a prolonged process. Psychodynamic art or music therapy is another way to access psychodynamic therapy. Through art or music, we can express our emotions and feelings, which can be difficult to verbalize. Art and music can give us a better understanding of our emotional world..

[Audio] PDM is a popular tool used in psychodynamic therapy to accurately diagnose patients and treat them accordingly. The Rorschach Inkblot Test is also employed to gain insight into the client's internal thoughts and cognitive structures, while also aiding in the identification of mental health issues..

[Audio] Psychodynamic therapy focuses on understanding behavior and decisions by exploring unconscious desires and motivations. This process involves examining the unconscious mind to identify and investigate the root causes of feelings and actions. Techniques used include analyzing Freudian slips, free association, and dream analysis. Through these activities, underlying issues become more recognizable, allowing the therapist to gain insight into behaviors leading to distress..

[Audio] Psychodynamic therapy is an approach to understanding mental and emotional difficulties that sees past experiences as playing a crucial role in how we think, feel, and act today. By exploring our past, we can gain insight into how our behavior is informed by certain patterns, and work on resolving our issues. Through this kind of therapy, we can become more aware of our tendencies and actively work towards a fuller, more satisfying life..

[Audio] Understanding how our past experiences, relationships and coping strategies can influence our thoughts and feelings is an important part of psychodynamic therapy. Such strategies can be updated and more effective alternatives can be developed to increase our self-esteem, enhance our relationships, build confidence in our abilities, help us understand ourselves and those around us, and accept a range of emotions. By taking the time to gradually face difficult issues, we can build lasting benefits that will continue to expand..