Today in psychoanalysis, the therapist

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Today in psychoanalysis, therapy is typically more collaborative than in the past. The therapist and patient work together to decide on the issues they will explore during treatment. This is a departure from the past when the therapist was seen as an expert who directed the course of therapy. Psychoanalysts today also tend to be more flexible in their approach and may draw on a range of theories and techniques, rather than simply stressing Freud's original ideas. There is also more emphasis on exploring how past experiences influence present behavior and feelings, but this is not the sole focus of therapy.

Today in Psychoanalysis, the Therapist