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[Psychotherapy of somatoform disorders]
Gerd Rudolf1, Peter Henningsen
1Psychosomatische Universitätsklinik, Thibautstr. 2, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany.
Objectives:
To present a review of the current state of the art of psychotherapy of somatoform disorders from a psychodynamic-interpersonal perspective.
Methods:
The review is based on an analysis of the literature used for evidence-based guidelines on the treatment of somatoform disorders and on our own experiences and models of these disorders. An elaboration of practical aspects of psychotherapy with these patients makes up an essential part of the review.
Results And Discussion:
Psychotherapy of somatoform disorders is efficient and effective if the typical interpersonal patterns of these patients are taken into account and if the therapist maintains a more active attitude, avoiding early psychosocial interpretations of the somatoform complaints.