A technique called free association, which explores unconscious processes involved in symptom formation, may be used to gain insight 4. Transference refers to the displacement of thoughts, feelings, wishes, fears, and conflicts from past relationships onto the therapist. Countertransference refers to the therapist s own thoughts, feelings, wishes, fears, and conflicts that are triggered by reactions to the patient. Dream interpretation is also important. Dreams can be separated into manifest content and latent content.
Psychodynamic therapies are long-term and intense, often going for several years.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy 1. The focus is on specific symptoms. Reliance is on operant and classical conditioning interventions as well as more cognitively oriented interventions. Systemtic desensitization is a technique used to address fears and phobias. The patient approaches feared situations while in a relaxed state.