Abstract:Aim: Interpretations are a key technique that distinguishes psychodynamic therapies from many other treatment modalities [1,37]. Research has explored elements of interpretations (e.g., accuracy, timing, depth) and their impact on various variables such as patient defensive functioning, therapeutic alliance and treatment outcome. However, while there is a universal agreement among psychodynamic scholars and clinicians [e.g., 4,5,35] that therapists should refrain from using psychological jargon and overly tech… Show more
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