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CBT and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

  CBT and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy A Comparison Ch. Jonathan Haverkampf Abstract—All psychotherapies go back to the revolutionary concept of the ‘talking cure’ in the late nineteenth century, the use of communication as an instrument of healing. CBT and psychodynamic psychotherapy as descendants from the same concept should be viewed as complimentary rather than as substitutes.

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Connectedness

Connectedness Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Connecting with others and others in a meaningful way is a requirement for happiness and success in life. Many mental health issues are the result of disconnectedness. Connectedness requires engaging with oneself and the world and being open to meaningful messages from others. In this sense, connectedness serves as a

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When Relationships End

When Relationships End Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. The end of one relationship is usually the beginning of another relationship. However, the transition can be difficult emotionally. There are also questions of how a relationship could fall apart in which partners had invested and thought they knew each other well. Greater awareness for and working with

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A (Very) Brief Introduction to Communication-Focused Therapy® (CFT®)

A (Very) Brief Introduction to Communication-FOcused Therapy® (CFT®) Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Communication-Focused Therapy® (CFT®) is a psychotherapy developed by the author, which has been described for a large number of mental health conditions. This article contains a brief introduction to CFT. Keywords: communication-focused therapy, CFT, communication, psychotherapy, psychiatry Communication-Focused Therapy® Communication is everywhere. Humans

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Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) for Narcissism

Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) for Narcissism Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) is a psychotherapy developed by the author, which can be applied to a number of mental health conditions, including narcissism. Keywords: narcissism, communication-focused therapy, CFT, communication, psychotherapy, treatment Table of Contents Introduction. 4 Communication on the Inside. 4 The Self 5 Communication between

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Living Happiness

Living Happiness Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Happiness is a positive state and for many people a goal they try to reach in life. The feeling can reach from contentment to intense joy. Although the experience of happiness is influenced by genetic make-up and external factors, humans do have significant control over whether to experience this

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Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) for Autism and Asperger Syndrome (2)

Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) for Autism and Asperger Syndrome Dr. Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) is a psychotherapy developed by the author for the treatment of several mental health conditions. This article focuses on its application to autism and Asperger syndrome. Keywords: depression, communication-focused therapy, CFT, communication, psychotherapy, treatment Table of Contents Introduction. 4

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