Consider This Scenario: a Friend of Yours Is About to Start

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Essay

Consider this scenario: A friend of yours is about to start therapy with a psychodynamic therapist. She tells you that she is not sure what therapy will be like and what the therapist will do. Describe how you would explain psychodynamic therapy to your friend.

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Definitions:

Adolescence

The period of development, both psychological and physical, occurring from puberty to the age when an individual is legally considered an adult.

Pressing Issue

A matter or problem that requires immediate attention and action due to its urgency or significance.

Gender Differences

Variations in characteristics, behaviors, and roles traditionally associated with being male or female in a particular culture or society.

Identity Formation

The process of developing a distinct sense of self and coherent identity, often occurring during adolescence, involving exploration of personal values, beliefs, and goals.