Author
Falk Leichsenring, Dipl.-Psych.
3 articles
The Psychodynamic Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
Overcoming the Narcissism of Small Differences Anxiety disorders represent a significant public health concern due to their prevalence, associated impairment and economic impact (Gustavsson et al., 2011; Wittchen et al., 2011). Various empirically supported methods of psychodynamic therapy for the treatment of anxiety disorders are available (a review was recently given by Leichsenring, Klein, and […]
Falk Leichsenring, Dipl.-Psych. + 1 more
June 14, 2014
A Unified Protocol for the Transdiagnostic Psychodynamic Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
Abstract Although there is evidence for the efficacy of psychodynamic therapy (PDT) in anxiety disorders, results are not yet satisfactory, for example, if rates of remission and response are considered. To address this problem, a unified psychodynamic protocol for anxiety disorders (UPP-ANXIETY) is proposed that integrates the treatment principles of those methods of PDT that […]
Falk Leichsenring, Dipl.-Psych. + 1 more
June 7, 2014
A Meta-Analysis of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Outcomes
Abstract The aim of this research was to examine the extent to which the use of research-specific procedures in psychodynamic psychotherapy impacts upon treatment effectiveness and which variables moderate this potential relationship. Effects of audio/video recording of sessions, use of treatment manuals, and checks of treatment fidelity were examined. A meta-analysis was conducted on randomized […]
Joel M. Town + 5 more
June 7, 2014