Working Through

Last reviewed Monday, January 13, 2025

“Working Through” is a psychoanalytic and psychodynamic concept involving repeated examination and reinterpretation of conflicts or traumas until the client gains deeper insight and resolution.

Key Points:

  • Process: Confronting resistance, uncovering unconscious material, re-examining patterns in thoughts/behaviors.
  • Goal: Achieve lasting change by gradually integrating new insights into daily life and relationships.
  • Broader Use: Also a general term in other therapies referring to gradual resolution of issues over multiple sessions.

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