Definitions
Most psychodynamic approaches are centered on the idea that some maladaptive functioning is in play and that this maladaption is, at least in part, subconscious. The presumed maladaption develops early in life, and it is posited that in later years the client will begin to feel some dissonance in his/her day-to-day life as a function of this paradigm. The psychodynamic therapist intervenes to treat the discomfort associated with the poorly formed function, which helps the client acknowledge the existence of the maladaption. The therapist and client then work together to develop strategies for change.
At Fairwinds Treatment Center, psychodynamic is just one of several models used for the treatment of eating disorders such as anorexia, as well as for drug and alcohol rehab, or to treat co-occurring conditions.
Our eating disorders treatment and drug and alcohol rehab programs feature unique sets of treatment modalities. These modalities and objectives can be facilitated separately or in conjunction with each other, depending on the individual needs of our clients. This focus on dual diagnosis treatment services for eating disorders and drug or alcohol rehab is what makes our approach to treatment so successful.
