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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach that explores how unconscious processes, early life experiences, and internal conflicts influence current emotions, behaviors, and relationships. Research published in the International Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research examines both clinical applica…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 35× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2574-612X 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach that explores how unconscious processes, early life experiences, and internal conflicts influence current emotions, behaviors, and relationships. Research published in the International Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research examines both clinical applications and professional development within this therapeutic tradition. Published studies address the integration of psychodynamic approaches with other treatment modalities for medically complex populations, including patients managing both depression and cancer-related pain, where combined therapeutic interventions are evaluated against standard care protocols. The journal has also explored psychodynamic treatment of dissociative amnesia, a condition presenting distinct challenges for therapeutic intervention due to memory disruption and the need for specialized clinical techniques. Additionally, the journal provides guidance on professional pathways into psychoanalytic practice, specifically addressing how social workers can pursue training and credentialing in psychoanalysis. This body of work reflects the continued relevance of psychodynamic frameworks in contemporary mental health practice, particularly in addressing complex psychological conditions, integrating care across medical and psychological domains, and supporting the professional development of clinicians seeking depth-oriented therapeutic training.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2018

Dissociative Amnesia – A Challenge to Therapy  

Staniloiu AngelicaCorresponding author
University of Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany
International Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research Cited by 30 doi:10.14302/issn.2574-612X.ijpr-18-2246

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 35 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research (ISSN 2574-612X).

Journal editorial board
Karim Sedky · United States Tullio Scrimali · Italy DAMIANA SCUTERI · Italy

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