Abstract
Abstract This paper considers the contribution that psycho-dynamic insights, theories and therapeutic processes can make to the understanding, practical effectiveness and humanity of political processes, in particular the non-violent resolution of conflict. It considers these issues firstly from a personal perspective and then, by identifying five principles of psychodynamic therapy, investigates the relevance of these principles to the political arena. A main conclusion is that on the political, as on the personal, scale interventions are only therapeutic within the context of a trusting facilitative relationship. The core of this paper centres round how such relationships may be possible in the world of politics. Conditions for such facilitation are suggested, which apply both to the personal and the political, with some examples of how these are being or could be applied.
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