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Efficacy of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

The Efficacy of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

by Jonathan Shedler, Ph.D. – Empirical evidence supports the efficacy of psychodynamic therapy. Effect sizes for psychodynamic therapy are as large as those reported for other therapies that have been actively promoted as “empirically supported” and “evidence based.” In addition, patients who receive psychodynamic therapy maintain therapeutic gains and appear to continue to improve after
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How Threat Emotions Cause Us To Misread Our Partner

How Threat Emotions Cause Us To Misread Our Partner

by Russell B. Lemle Ph.D. – Just how well do we read our intimate partners? As long as we’re composed, we’re generally pretty good at it. But whenever our threat emotions (i.e. anxiety and anger) are triggered, accuracy goes right out the window. Emotion-driven misinterpretations spell trouble for relationships. They lead to escalating accusations, disappearing trust and constricting hearts. If
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