Psychodynamic Theory
Psychodynamic theory, a theory of personality originated by Sigmund Freud, has a long and complex history within social work and continues to be utilized by social workers. This article traces the theory’s development and explains key concepts with an emphasis on its current relational focus within...
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doaj-9393893876b94d31b046ad4a33bf5fb42020-11-24T20:59:06ZengIndiana University School of Social WorkAdvances in Social Work1527-85652331-41252007-05-0181184195129Psychodynamic TheoryKathleen Holtz DealPsychodynamic theory, a theory of personality originated by Sigmund Freud, has a long and complex history within social work and continues to be utilized by social workers. This article traces the theory’s development and explains key concepts with an emphasis on its current relational focus within object relations theory and self-psychology. Empirical support for theoretical concepts and the effectiveness of psychodynamic therapies is reviewed and critiqued. Future directions are discussed, including addressing cultural considerations, increasing research, and emphasizing a relational paradigmhttps://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/advancesinsocialwork/article/view/140Psychodynamic theoryempirical supportsocial work practice |
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Indiana University School of Social Work |
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Advances in Social Work |
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Psychodynamic theory, a theory of personality originated by Sigmund Freud, has a long and complex history within social work and continues to be utilized by social workers. This article traces the theory’s development and explains key concepts with an emphasis on its current relational focus within object relations
theory and self-psychology. Empirical support for theoretical concepts and the effectiveness of psychodynamic therapies is reviewed and critiqued. Future directions are discussed, including addressing cultural considerations, increasing research, and
emphasizing a relational paradigm |
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Psychodynamic theory empirical support social work practice |
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https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/advancesinsocialwork/article/view/140 |
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