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Psychotherapy: An Overview of the Different Types- Part Three

There are many types of psychotherapy that are available for people with Borderline Personality Disorder. In Parts One and Two of this series, we discussed the definition of psychotherapy and several types of psychotherapy, defining those types and discussing them. In Part Three, the final part of the series, we will define and discuss the last four types of psychotherapy.

Play Therapy:
Play therapy is geared mainly towards young children at specific levels of their development. This type of therapy makes use of a variety of techniques, including playing with toys or dolls, drawing or painting, or other activities. These specific techniques allow children to more easily express their emotions and feelings if they lack the cognitive (thinking) development to express themselves with words.

Psychoanalysis:
In psychoanalysis, a person examines his/her memories, specific events and feelings from the past to understand his/her current feelings and behavior. This type of therapy is based on the theory that certain childhood events combined with biological urges create an unconscious mind which drives how a person thinks, feels and behaves. In psychoanalysis, a person explores these unconscious motivations to help them make changes to improve their life. They might also do dream analysis and free association — which means talking about whatever happens to come to their mind.

Psychoanalysis is an intensive, long-term therapy which often involves several sessions a week with a psychoanalyst for several years. In formal psychoanalysis, the person lies on a couch, and the therapist sits behind them, unseen by the patient. This practice evolved from theories developed by Sigmund Freud.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy:
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is based on the theories of psychoanalysis, focusing on increasing a person’s awareness of his/her unconscious thoughts and behaviors, developing new insights into his/her motivations, and resolving his/her conflicts, in order to live a happier life. This is one of the most common types of psychotherapy. It is less intense than psychoanalysis. It is usually done sitting face-to-face with a therapist. It is also less frequent than other traditional forms of therapy (usually only once a week), and is shorter-term (usually less than a year).

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy includes a variety of therapeutic techniques – such as exploring a person’s past, confronting their beliefs and actions, offering support, and interpreting their thoughts and behavior. This process allows them to become aware of (and acknowledge) the link between a thought, feeling, symptom, or behavior, and an unconscious meaning or motivator. Then with that new understanding, they can modify their unwanted behaviors or thoughts.

Psychoeducation:
Psychoeducation focuses on teaching a person (and sometimes their family and friends) about their illness. Psychoeducation explores coping strategies, possible treatments, and problem-solving skills a person’s condition or disorder. They might learn about resources in their community, such as support groups, housing options, etc. They can also learn about symptoms which might indicate a possible relapse, so that they can take steps to get the necessary treatment. Psychoeducation can be especially useful for people who have chronic mental illnesses, such as Borderline Personality Disorder.

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