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Psychological mindedness

M McCallum1, W E Piper

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.

Psychiatry
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Psychological mindedness, the ability to understand internal experiences and connect thoughts, feelings, and actions, is crucial for psychoanalytically oriented therapy. This capacity enhances patient engagement and therapeutic outcomes in various treatment modalities.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy Research

Background:

  • A consensus exists in psychotherapy literature regarding the significance of psychological mindedness.
  • Psychological mindedness is considered vital for effective engagement in psychoanalytically oriented therapies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and elaborate on the concept of psychological mindedness as presented in psychotherapy literature.
  • To highlight the importance of psychological mindedness for patients undergoing psychoanalytic therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing definitions and conceptualizations of psychological mindedness.
  • Analysis of the components of psychological mindedness, including desire for insight and internal focus.

Main Results:

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  • Psychological mindedness involves a patient's desire to explore the meanings and causes of experiences.
  • It encompasses the ability to focus on internal psychological factors over external environmental influences.
  • A key component is the capacity to conceptualize the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and actions.

    • Conclusions:

    • Psychological mindedness is a multifaceted patient attribute essential for psychoanalytic therapy.
    • Its development and utilization are central to understanding and addressing patient experiences within therapy.