Psychodynamic Therapy

IntroductionPsychodynamic models propose that unconscious thoughts, desires, and memories inaccessible to conscious awareness still primarily influence human behavior; therefore, the psychodynamic model informs the psychodynamic therapeutic approach.Over the years, psychodynamic therapy has dramatically evolvedto emphasize the role of past unresolved conflicts and how they manifest themselves in shaping people's behavior and personality. Some key concepts include the following:Unconscious mind:A significant influenceon how conscious behavior is affected byhidden thoughts, feelings, and memories; these are in a vast reservoir of often repressed or forgotten material that continues to influence behaviors and emotions, even if people are unaware of its influence.[1]Dream analysis: Dreams are considered a window into the unconscious. Analyzing dreams can reveal hidden desires, fears, and conflicts.[2]They are the mind's way of resolving repressed desires or conflicts that are too difficult...