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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Anxiety

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Psychodynamic psychotherapy offers a deep and nuanced approach to treating anxiety, focusing on the psychological roots of emotional distress. By exploring the unconscious influences and early life experiences that contribute to current behaviours and feelings, this therapy can provide lasting relief and understanding for individuals struggling with anxiety. Here’s a revised look at how psychodynamic […]

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Defense mechanisms as predictors of anxiety and self-esteem—A multiple regression analysis.

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Psychoanalytic Psychology, Vol 40(4), Oct 2023, 348-353; doi:10.1037/pap0000459 Defense mechanisms are supposed to help us deal with stress by decreasing anxiety and preserving our self-esteem. The aim of the present study was to determine which defense styles and specific defense mechanisms have the strongest association with anxiety and self-esteem. Defense Style Questionnaire–40 (DSQ-40), Rosenberg Self-Esteem

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