Assignment: Applying Current Literature to Clinical Practice
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application_of_Psychodynamic_Therapyweek3assignment.pptxArticle on the application of Psychodynamic Therapy
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Selection of the article: Migone, P. (2013). Psychoanalysis on the Internet: A discussion of its theoretical implications for both online and offline therapeutic technique. Psychoanalytic Psychology, 30(2), 281–299.
Overview of the Article
According to the article, the main issue under investigation is the effects of online and offline therapeutic technique. The application of the internet in psychoanalysis is becoming increasingly important when it comes to therapy session.
However, the effects of online therapy is quite different from the traditional form of therapy.
One of the approaches of online therapeutic technique is based on video conferencing. That is, video conferencing is cited as main forms of internet communication technique for facilitating therapy.
Overview of the Article
The use of internet and other communication methods such as telephone are cited as some of the effective approaches in performing therapy to patients. In this article, the author provides a summary of views of different analysts as far as psychoanalysis and the benefits the different forms of communication have been put into therapeutic practice
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Population under investigation this article the patients who are seeking psychodynamic psychotherapy
Thera are various means of communication that psychologist can use with his/her patient during psychodynamic psychotherapy (Migone, 2013).
The communication technique to be used depends on the need of the patient
Population under Consideration
The article expands of various means of communication that psychologist can use with his/her patient during psychodynamic psychotherapy (Migone, 2013). Since different communication approaches have different effects on the patients, the indicates the importance of understanding the needs of the patients. This will help in identifying the method to use while administering the therapy.
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In this article, the specific intervention to be used in psychodynamic therapy under investigation is the use of internet.
However, the author does not support the use of the internet over the traditional method.
Specific Intervention Used
The author analyses the view and opinion of people on the use of internet in psychodynamic therapy. Most of the views are robust because internet is one of the modern method of communication that people use today.
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The means of communication used during therapy determines the effectiveness of the therapeutic process.
Modern communication methods such as the internet and the telephone are some of the new communication techniques that can be used in improving therapy
Author’s Claims
The method of communication to be used in f the therapeutic process is critical as it determines how well the patient will engage in the process. The condition of the patient also determines the form of communication to applied in psychodynamic psychotherapy
The importance of modern communication methods like the internet and the telephone in improving therapy cannot be understated. These methods ensure fast communication and reduce the cost
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The process of psychodynamic psychotherapy has been improved by new communication methods such as internet (Migone, 2013).
Through internet, psychologist can offer help to patients in any time as long as there is internet connection and in any region of the world and at any time of the day.
The use of internet is effective because it not only reduces the cost, but also ensures convenience as it does not involve traveling. I will therefore, employ internet communication in practice with my client (van et al. 2014).
Finding and Outcomes
Using online therapy offers perspectives to improve patient self-management of therapy, while still providing the support patients need. Through internet, it is possible to provide flexibility to tailor treatment to individual patients.
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The biggest limitation of using internet in therapeutic process is based on the limitation of coverage. There are regions that are not covered by internet and therefore, patients in these are cannot be part of using the technique.
The other limitation is also based on literacy. Not everyone knows how to use internet an to use the method, training may be needed. This leads to waste of time.
Whether Limitations of the Study may affect the ability to use the Findings
Migone, P. (2013). Psychoanalysis on the Internet: A discussion of its theoretical implications for both online and offline therapeutic technique. Psychoanalytic Psychology, 30(2), 281–299.
van, . V. R., Witting, M., Riper, H., Kooistra, L. C., Bohlmeijer, E. T., & van, G.-P. J. E. W. C. (January 01, 2014). Blending online therapy into regular face-to-face therapy for depression: content, ratio and preconditions according to patients and therapists using a Delphi study. Bmc Psychiatry, 14.
Chester, A. (n.d.). Online counselling: A descriptive analysis of therapy services on the Internet. Routledge.
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