What is Psychodynamic Psychology? Beyond Freud and Psychotherapy.

Published 2023-09-20
What is psychodynamic psychology? What does it have to offer beyond psychotherapy (and frankly beyond Freud)? TLDR: We'll cover that psychodynamic psychology is (1) a treatment modality, (2) a body of knowledge, aaaand (3) a set of values.

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Nancy McWilliams' article "The Future of Psychoanalysis"
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All Comments (21)
  • @johnatherton878
    "The Brain that Changes Itself," by Norman Doidge, DEFINITELY establishes that the psychodynamic approach is not dead and outdated and is still relevant! Chapter 9, "Turning our Ghosts into Ancestors" talks about psychoanalysis as a "neuroplastic therapy."
  • @Marios_CG
    As a fellow psychologist (though I'm in training!) I'm so happy to see more attention being given to the psychodynamic field. Excited to see more from your channel.
  • @sia9907
    Yes! That American mindset is terrible for mental health. I felt so much better, myself, when I fully abandoned the idea of 'happiness' I'd unconsciously absorbed from US media and started focusing on accepting suffering. It's a more European approach, imo, perhaps a specifically Western European one. Which would make sense, considering the birthplace of psychology.
  • @johnatherton878
    VERY helpful and VERY profound! I have worked in the psychiatric field in my active years. As a Mental Health Specialist and as an Intake Coordinator of Medical Detox. I sought knowledge from your videos to help me over come my "writer's block."
  • @motivemystic
    Wow, this video was incredibly informative! As someone who has always been interested in psychology, I loved learning about the concept of psychodynamic psychology and its significance beyond just psychotherapy. It's fascinating to explore the ideas beyond Freud and see how this field has evolved. Thanks for breaking it down in such a simple and engaging way! Can't wait to delve deeper into this subject.
  • @olleharstedt3750
    It's interesting to compare which assumptions CBT makes about the mind. What's the difference between something not-yet-verbalized and something subconscious, for example? Are underlying assumptions subconscious? What about automatic thoughts you're not aware of having, or core beliefs like "I am bad"?
  • @SusanaXpeace2u
    I agree with Julia Cristina. After 6 weeks of nc I got the sack and it felt weird knowing he didn't even know that. Within another 6 weeks, id found a new job and I was feeling comfortable that he thought/assumed I was still at the old job.
  • @shmoolicious
    I'm so excited to watch your latest video! Thanks to you I've discovered Adler and read "The courage of be disliked" and then also "The courage to be happy". So grateful for your content!
  • Yes, sign me up for the Psychodynamic Circle :) Thank you for updated people on the current and expansive views and values available within the depth perspective!
  • Thank you for taking the time to create this video and gather information, As a training candidate myself, this helps make some of the other readings we are given digestible. Thank you so much for this needed help!
  • @nafeesa14
    I am in training and this was such a great episode ā¤
  • As great as beforeā€¦ no wait a second. Much better than before. Itā€™s awesome to see how well your talks improve! Proud of you Alina. Well done šŸ‘šŸ»
  • @johnatherton878
    Wow, I just watched "A Most Dangerous Method," the movie. Am reading the book too. PROFOUND, especially if you have an interest in this topic. Recommended.
  • This video is a great introduction to psychoanalytic/ psychodynamic thinking both for the layman and a good refresher for the professional. Thank you for your work!
  • @yasminmiah
    I would be super interested in the project you're planning ā™”
  • @heshamahmad4101
    i love you so much for making these exciting videos .... please please keept it up
  • @siemiontek
    Hey, I really liked your video in which you talked about creating the life you love using Adlerian psychology and it seems to be removed. I found it really useful and wanted to ask you if there is a possibility of you making it available again?
  • @stephenbrown4801
    I can see there are a lot of professionals here in the comments but as someone just wanting to become more self-aware I really appreciate every bit of your content that Iā€™ve consumed. Thank you.