The role of psychodynamic psychotherapy for the older adult

Abstract

Objective:

To outline the successful psychotherapeutic intervention of two older patients.

Conclusion:

Psychodynamic principles should be considered more readily in the treatment of older people.

Keywords

psychotherapy psychogeriatrics older psychodynamic

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