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Summary
This study details a six-month psychotherapeutic treatment for a woman with hysterical personality disorder. The case highlights the effectiveness of brief psychotherapy, particularly focusing on transference dynamics.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Hysterical personality disorder presents unique challenges in psychotherapeutic settings.
- Brief psychotherapy offers a structured approach for specific patient profiles.
Observation:
- A 29-year-old female patient diagnosed with hysterical personality disorder underwent six months of psychotherapeutic treatment.
- The patient exhibited a sexualized transference, a common feature in hysterical personality pathology.
Findings:
- The case illustrates the successful application of brief psychotherapy for hysterical personality disorder.
- Effective 'focusing' of the treatment was achieved by addressing the sexualized transference.
Implications:
- This approach suggests brief psychotherapy can be a viable treatment option for hysterical personality disorder.
- Understanding and managing transference is crucial for successful brief psychotherapeutic interventions.