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Principles and practice of conjoint psychoanalytic treatment
The American Journal of Psychiatry
|January 1, 1981
Summary
Conjoint analytic treatment, involving multiple therapists and settings, enhances patient therapy by leveraging diverse perspectives and interactions. This approach benefits both patients and clinicians, offering expanded therapeutic potential.
Area of Science:
- Psychotherapy
- Psychoanalysis
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Conjoint analytic treatment involves multiple therapists working with a patient in distinct settings.
- This therapeutic model integrates individual (one-to-one) and group therapy experiences.
Observation:
- The study explores the advantages of combining different therapeutic modalities and settings.
- Case reports illustrate the practical application and benefits of this treatment approach.
Findings:
- Key advantages stem from utilizing multiple settings, transferences, observers, interpreters, and maturational agents.
- This integrated approach broadens therapeutic possibilities for patients.
Implications:
- Conjoint treatment offers significant benefits for patient therapeutic outcomes.
- The value of this collaborative model extends to the professional development of the involved analysts.