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The double session in psychoanalytic therapy.

¹Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114,USA.

The Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research

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Extending psychotherapy sessions beyond the standard 50-minute hour, or "double sessions," may offer new therapeutic insights. This approach requires careful consideration of potential benefits and contraindications for optimal patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

Psychotherapy research
Psychoanalytic theory
Clinical psychology

Background:

The traditional 50-minute psychotherapy session length has largely remained unquestioned.
Recent years have seen significant reevaluation of psychoanalytic techniques and theories.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the potential benefits of expanding psychotherapy session duration.
To identify conditions, pitfalls, and contraindications for implementing extended psychotherapy sessions (double sessions).

Main Methods:

Discussion of theoretical advantages of longer sessions.
Exploration of necessary conditions for altering session length.
Analysis of potential risks and contraindications.
Inclusion of case examples illustrating the impact of double sessions.

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Main Results:

Extended psychotherapy sessions (double sessions) may revitalize the therapeutic process.
Double sessions can offer novel perspectives within the therapeutic endeavor.
Careful consideration of patient suitability and therapeutic goals is essential for successful implementation.

Conclusions:

The 50-minute psychotherapy hour is not immutable and can be adapted.
Double sessions present a viable option for enhancing psychotherapy under specific circumstances.
Further exploration and case-based evidence support the utility of extended psychotherapy sessions.