Attachment-based psychodynamic therapy is a form of counseling that combines principles of attachment theory with psychodynamic ideas. It focuses on how early bonding experiences with caregivers shape a person’s emotional development and influence their current relationships, sense of self, and ability to handle stress or emotional pain. This approach helps clients understand the emotional roots […]

Object relations theory is a psychodynamic approach in counseling and psychology that focuses on how early relationships—especially with parents or caregivers—shape a person’s emotional world and influence how they relate to others later in life. The word “object” in this theory doesn’t mean a physical item. Instead, it refers to important people in a person’s […]

Brief psychodynamic therapy (BPT) is a short-term form of counseling that helps people understand how their past experiences—especially from childhood—affect their current emotions, thoughts, and relationships. It is based on psychodynamic theory, which focuses on the unconscious mind, but it is designed to be more focused and time-limited than traditional psychoanalysis. While classical psychoanalysis can […]

Psychodynamic approaches in counseling are rooted in the idea that our current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are shaped by past experiences—especially those from early childhood. These approaches aim to bring unconscious thoughts and feelings to the surface so individuals can better understand themselves and make lasting emotional and behavioral changes. Understanding the Basics Psychodynamic therapy […]

In Adlerian therapy, one of the beliefs is that people are motivated by a desire to belong, feel significant, and be connected to others. When someone struggles with feelings of inferiority or disconnection, it can lead to unhealthy behaviors or emotional problems. Here’s how the therapist helps a client fulfill the need to be valued […]