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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Main Author: Kathleen Holtz Deal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indiana University School of Social Work 2007-05-01
Series:Advances in Social Work
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Online Access:https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/advancesinsocialwork/article/view/140
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spelling 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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empirical support
social work practice
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publisher Indiana University School of Social Work
series Advances in Social Work
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publishDate 2007-05-01
description 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
topic Psychodynamic theory
empirical support
social work practice
url https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/advancesinsocialwork/article/view/140
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