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Chapter 2 - A Psychodynamic Approach to Psychiatry

from Section 1 - Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 May 2021

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Jo O’Reilly
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Rachel Gibbons  and
Jo O'Reilly
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Summary

The practice of psychiatry is an extraordinarily complex task. Mental disorder produces bizarre and illogical symptoms, our patients may behave self-destructively and engage in harmful relationships, activities which seem puzzling to the rational mind. Despite the distressing and disabling effects of mental illness the most carefully considered treatment plans may be met with resistance and refusal to engage. Working with disturbed states of mind allows privileged access to the deeper workings of the human psyche which may be fascinating and difficult to comprehend. The emotional impact of the work is often deeply involving and intense.

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Seminars in the Psychotherapies , pp. 21 - 36
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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