PSYCD 1632: Psychodynamic Approaches to Psychotherapy

Program
College
Clinical Psychology Program
Credits 3.0
Beginning with the seminal work of Freud, this course examines the development of the rich and diverse psychodynamic approaches to theory and technique. The drive, ego, object relations and self-psychological models are reviewed and contrasted. Application of psychodynamic theory in treatment is also discussed. Case studies are used to exemplify the various techniques used in the psychodynamic approach.

Prerequisites

PSYCD 1520 Clinical Appraisal and Interviewing; PSYCD 1507 History and Systems;