Expanding My Perspective on the Case of Daniel

Authors

  • Robert Cohen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14713/pcsp.v12i1.1947

Keywords:

psychoanalysis, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive therapy, psychotherapy integration, mindfulness, acceptance, defense (resistance) analysis, case study, clinical case study

Abstract

I appreciate the reflections on the case of Daniel from Dr. Jill Bresler (2016) and from Dr. Stephen Holland (2016) —two experienced clinicians well versed in moving between psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral orientations to more comprehensively meet the needs of their patients.  Dr. Bresler’s response led me to think more about my development as a therapist and the process through which a psychoanalyst struggles to become more integrative. Dr. Holland’s response provided a helpful overview of additional cognitive techniques I might have used, but it also suggested that there may be limits to integrating certain aspects of different theories because of fundamental discrepancies. 

Author Biography

Robert Cohen

Robert Cohen

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Published

2016-03-03

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Case Study