Training In Dynamic Psychotherapy Research Articles

What can we expect from trainee therapists? A study of acquisition of competence in dynamic psychotherapy

This study focuses on training in dynamic psychotherapy. Sessions deriving from the final phase of psychodynamic therapies (N = 21) performed by clinical trainees in an intensive psychodynamic psychotherapy training programme lasting 2 years were analysed for their level of psychotherapeutic competence. Research questions were: (i) To what extent do the trainees reflect strategic thinking in their clinical work? (ii) What characterises therapeutic attitude and interventions of therapists who have or have not achieved the capacity of strategic thinking? Three dimensions were analysed: strategic competence, attitudinal competence and technical competence. The concept “strategic competence” was developed in this study. It refers to the ability of the therapist to continuously reflect on therapeutic aims and on means designed to achieve these aims. Results: 53% of the therapists did not show operative clinical competence in terms of strategic thinking. Strategic competence was present, wholly or partially, in 47%. Only 2 therapists demonstrated high-level strategic competence. Most therapists demonstrated a lack of capability for strategic thinking and a lack of technical competence. Patients’ defence mechanisms and the therapists’ helplessness and lack of competence counteracted progress in the therapies. The study demonstrates that it is difficult to acquire dynamic understanding of the therapeutic process and that the novice therapist will need a longer period of time to acquire operative competence.

FEELING THE GROUND

British Journal of PsychotherapyVolume 18, Issue 3 p. 401-408 FEELING THE GROUND John Ryder, Corresponding Author John Ryder JOHN RYDER is a Specialist Registrar in Psychotherapy, undertaking the South Trent Training in Dynamic Psychotherapy. He previously worked for 10 years at Heronbrook House, a therapeutic community for Clergy and Religious. An expanded version of this paper is available on request to the author.Address for correspondence: Dynamic Psychotherapy Service, Humberstone Grange Clinic, Thurmaston Lane, Leicester LE5 0TA. [email: johnryder@doctors.net.uk]Search for more papers by this author John Ryder, Corresponding Author John Ryder JOHN RYDER is a Specialist Registrar in Psychotherapy, undertaking the South Trent Training in Dynamic Psychotherapy. He previously worked for 10 years at Heronbrook House, a therapeutic community for Clergy and Religious. An expanded version of this paper is available on request to the author.Address for correspondence: Dynamic Psychotherapy Service, Humberstone Grange Clinic, Thurmaston Lane, Leicester LE5 0TA. [email: johnryder@doctors.net.uk]Search for more papers by this author First published: 17 November 2006 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-0118.2002.tb00040.xCitations: 1AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume18, Issue3March 2002Pages 401-408 RelatedInformation

Training in Dynamic Psychotherapy

This study evaluates the self-reported psychotherapeutic competence of trainees in psychotherapy, as a reflection of what is being taught. Buckley's S.E.S. questionnaire was used, and factor analysis revealed five different factors reflecting five areas of psychotherapeutic skills and knowledge. At the beginning and end of an academic year, measures were taken from students at three levels of training, belonging to three distinct professional disciplines. The results suggest there is a significant increase in self-evaluation in each of the professional groups over a year's time at each of the three training levels. However, differences in the extent of change were found among the different domains of training.

The efficacy of training in dynamic psychotherapy

The efficacy of training in dynamic psychotherapy was assessed by sending a questionnaire to all visiting therapists (trainees) in the Leicester Psychotherapy Department. Questions were directed towards the effect of training on trainees' work in non-psychotherapy settings. Trainees noted improvements in communication skills, assessment/referral skills, anxiety and boundary management and overall management of the therapeutic relationship. Improvement was also noted in job satisfaction and motivation at work. These improvements were more prominent in trainees who had had more than two years' training.

Psychotherapy training in the Stavanger area

Psychotherapy has been the focus of the in-service training of psychiatric residents in the Stavanger area for 25 years. Most of the senior psychiatrists have completed a two- or four-year training in dynamic psychotherapy at the Norwegian Institute of Psychotherapy. common frame of reference, psychodynamic thinking permeates the diversities of treatment approaches. Giving psychiatric education and information to GPs, patients and their relatives as well as to the general public, has played an increasing role over the last decade. In addition to a complete in-service training programme for psychiatric residents in the Stavanger area, one can also take the four-year psychotherapy course offered by the Institute of Psychotherapy, including personal therapy. In the future, more formalized supervision in group and family psychotherapy, as well as cognitive and behavioural therapy, will have to be included in residents' in-service training.Psychotherapy, Residency Training, Supervision.

Psykiaternes psykoterapiveilederutdannelse i Norge En redegjørelse for vår utvikling og praksis

Although psychoanalysis was introduced in Norway at the beginning of this century, it is only during the last two-three decades that the psychodynamic frame of reference has dominated the psychiatric residency training. The present specialty training demands two years of psychotherapy supervision given by approved teachers. To become an approved supervisor one has to take advanced training in dynamic psychotherapy or psychoanalysis. A special course on the «pedagogical aspects of supervision» is also offered. Once a year we arrange a post-graduate conference for the approved supervisors. It takes place at Utstein Kloster by Stavanger, a former cloister built on the ruins of one of the farms of the vikingerkings. Alberta B. Szalita, New York, was the guest leader the first five years.-The main content of this conference is the exchange of clinical vignettes, along with formal lectures and discussions about administrative matters. It would be regarded as an advantage if the Medical Association took over the...