Compared with therapists who practice traditional psychoanalysis, therapists who practice one of the forms of short-term dynamic therapy tend to:

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Therapists who practice one of the forms of short-term dynamic therapy tend to be more directive and actively engage the patient in a dialogue. They may also incorporate some of the techniques developed by Freud, but they typically do not adhere to the same level of neutrality as traditional psychoanalysts. They may also consider the role that unconscious conflicts may be playing in the patient's problems, but they focus more on the present and immediate difficulties.

Compared with Therapists Who Practice Traditional Psychoanalysis, Therapists Who Practice