2000American Journal of PsychotherapyOpen access

Intrapsychic Momentum and the Psychoanalytic Process

Robert Waska

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A clinically orientated definition of psychoanalysis is proposed and distinctions are made between interactive counseling, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis. Elements of the treatment, such as frequency, diagnosis, and use of the couch are found to be helpful tools rather than defining requirements.

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A clinically orientated definition of psychoanalysis is proposed and distinctions are made between interactive counseling, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis. Elements of the treatment, such as frequency, diagnosis, and use of the couch are found to be helpful tools rather than defining requirements.

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A clinically orientated definition of psychoanalysis is proposed and distinctions are made between interactive counseling, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis. Elements of the treatment, such as frequency, diagnosis, and use of the couch are found to be helpful tools rather than defining requirements.

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