On Psychodynamic Meanings of Psychiatric Treatment: Discussion of “From Dyad to Triad”

Dr. Bar-Haim has covered vast territory in her contribution "From Dyad to Triad: On Psychodynamic Meanings of Psychiatric Treatment," (this issue) and I welcome the opportunity to offer my thoughts on her contribution and this important topic more generally. The issues touched upon include...

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Published in:Psychoanalytic dialogues 2018-05, Vol.28 (3), p.314-322
Main Author: Sandberg, Larry, S.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Therapists
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Summary:Dr. Bar-Haim has covered vast territory in her contribution "From Dyad to Triad: On Psychodynamic Meanings of Psychiatric Treatment," (this issue) and I welcome the opportunity to offer my thoughts on her contribution and this important topic more generally. The issues touched upon include the various meanings of psychiatric treatment for patient and therapist; factors that impact compliance; resistances to suggesting medication consultation on the part of the therapist; challenges of the prescribing therapist; the role of a "disease" model in mental suffering; the overdetermined meaning of "symptom"; and, most important, recommendations for establishing effective treatment when a treatment triangle exists. I address some of these issues and comment on two clinical vignettes to illustrate my way of thinking.
ISSN:1048-1885
1940-9222
DOI:10.1080/10481885.2018.1459392