What Is Psychodynamic Therapy?

Goals Of Psychodynamic Therapy

With any form of therapy, the client should set specific goals before beginning. A depressed client might set a goal of finding a hobby that brings them pleasure, while an individual with social anxiety might set a goal of having an impromptu conversation with a stranger. The client goals should be progress-based; when the client achieves them, it should be a measurement of the therapy's efficacy. On a more abstract note, though, psychodynamic therapy's goal is to help the client become more self-aware and to help them understand how their current feelings are influenced by their past experiences. The premise is that unresolved conflicts and significant or traumatic events can unconsciously influence how an individual's mind works now. There's a goal of helping clients recognize patterns they previously hadn't acknowledged. When they see those patterns and understand what causes them, it's much easier to break said patterns.

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