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[Model of short-term psychological intervention in psychosomatic gynaecology]
A-M Zutter1, F Bianchi-Demicheli
1Consultation de gynécologie psychosomatique et de sexologie, clinique d'accueil et d'urgences psychiatriques, hôpitaux universitaires de Genève, 32, boulevard de la Cluse, 1211 Genève 14, Suisse.
Abstract:
This article proposes a rapid psychological intervention model in psychosomatic gynaecology. The work draws from the method developed by Dr H. Davanloo (Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy). First it consists in identifying and clarifying the defence mechanisms, second in exercising pressure on them. This pressure causes an increase in anxiety, an intensification of the defence mechanisms and the development of an intrapsychic crisis that induces emotions and painful feelings linked to past traumata. This activation of the unconscious can activate somatic symptoms (pain, unconscious movements, tics, muscular tensions) that highlight the link between the physical and psychic aspects. This work allows a rapid access to the painful emotions that turn to symptom. It indicates the therapeutic intervention zones and levels. It allows translating psychic reality in a simple, fast and efficient way. It brings heightened consciousness and comprehension for the therapist and the patient.
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