Cases to cases: A study of psychotherapy |
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Authors: | Dr Timo Niemi |
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Institution: | 1. Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychotherapy, Medical Psychotherapy Lead;2. Leeds Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust , Leeds, UKHonorary Senior Lecturer, Leeds University &3. Tavistock-Portman NHS Foundation TrustJames.Johnston@leedspft.nhs.uk |
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Abstract: | The background to the study was a research project on psychotherapy (279 subjects) in the context of the Finnish Student Health Service. Patients were divided into three groups by duration of treatment. For each group, a hypothetical case was constructed. The hypothetical case in relation to short-term treatment (less than six months) is someone whose temporarily disturbed mental balance is supported by the therapist. The hypothetical case in relation to medium-term treatment (one to two years) exhibits recovery through release from self-objects. The hypothetical case in relation to long-term treatment (two to five years) was marked by the partial working through of object relationships. |
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Keywords: | integration disintegration ill legitimate patients illegitimate patients borderline professional disorder cure and curiosity capacity to be alone |
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