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These studies suggest that long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy and other forms of long-term psychotherapy lead to sustained improvements in symptoms, personality functioning, and overall mental health, with some therapies showing specific benefits in work ability, cognitive gains, and recovery from trauma.
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The long-term effectiveness of psychotherapy is a critical area of research, particularly in understanding how different therapeutic approaches impact mental health and functioning over extended periods. This synthesis examines the long-term gains following various forms of psychotherapy, including short-term and long-term psychodynamic therapies, solution-focused therapy, and accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy.
Long-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (LPP) vs. Short-Term Therapies:
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP):
Sudden Gains in Therapy:
Naturalistic Psychotherapy:
Group Psychotherapy for Child Sexual Abuse Survivors:
Predictors of Long-Term Outcomes:
Sequence of Recovery in Long-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy:
Long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy generally offers more sustained benefits compared to short-term therapies, particularly in terms of symptom reduction and personality functioning. Accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy also shows promising long-term effectiveness. Sudden gains during therapy can lead to lasting improvements, especially in cognitive-behavioral therapy. The pathways to long-term success in naturalistic psychotherapy highlight the importance of reflective and relational processes. Group therapies for specific populations, such as survivors of child sexual abuse, maintain significant long-term gains. Predictors of long-term outcomes emphasize the importance of initial status and treatment duration, while the sequence of recovery underscores the multifaceted nature of therapeutic progress.
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