Psychoanalysis

A treatment based on psychoanalytic theory that can help people who have neuroses and personality disorders. A modified approach may also be used to treat psychosis. Psychoanalysis aims to help the patient to understand his or her emotional development and to make adjustments in particular situations. Interpretation of the patient’s dreams is another aspect of the treatment (see dream analysis).

 

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