Interpretations of the patient-therapist relationship in brief dynamic psychotherapy : effects on long-term mode-specific changes

The authors examined whether persistent analysis of the patient-therapist relationship in brief dynamic psychotherapy favorably affects long-term dynamic change in patients initially deemed suitable for such treatment. As in common practice, 22 highly suitable patients were given a high number of tr...

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Published in:The journal of psychotherapy practice and research 1993, Vol.2 (4), p.296-306
Main Authors: Amlo, S, Engelstad, V, Fossum, A, Sørlie, T, Høglend, P, Heyerdahl, O, Sørbye, O
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Language:English
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Summary:The authors examined whether persistent analysis of the patient-therapist relationship in brief dynamic psychotherapy favorably affects long-term dynamic change in patients initially deemed suitable for such treatment. As in common practice, 22 highly suitable patients were given a high number of transference interpretations per session. A comparison group of 21 patients with lower suitability received the same treatment, but transference interpretations were withheld. Statistical adjustment for the deliberate nonequivalence in pretreatment suitability indicated a significant negative effect of high numbers of transference interpretations on long-term dynamic changes. Demographic variables, DSM-III diagnoses, additional treatment, life events in the follow-up years, or therapist effects did not explain or obscure the findings.
ISSN:1055-050X