Search

The psychotherapeutic approaches can be dynamic/non-dynamic, supportive, psychoeducational, or other types of rehabilitation. It is important to underscore that the psychodynamic approach stems from the psychoanalytic concept of understanding the developmental line of a human being, from prenatal observable phenomena and following all life phases. Primarily, this includes object relations theory, ego- and self-psychology, and attachment theory, among others. Countertransference is a key issue for the therapist/therapeutic team, who cannot remain 'untouched' by many highly specific and deeply regressive symptoms of different pathological features of patients with psychosis. These features often trigger very intense, even stormy, feelings that can cause confusion in the therapist/therapeutic team, and difficulties in controlling them. It is important that psychotherapists learn how to recognise, elaborate and make constructive use of what they have understood from their reactions and feelings. The chapter presents some images and comments from Patient, who has shown through art therapy his experiences during amniotic therapy.