Fear of Flying (fear of losing control): a case discussion
Journal Title: INDIAN JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH - Year 2019, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
The paper examines the philosophy and technique of the Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy(ISTDP) developed through empirical, video recorded research by Habib Davanloo, from 1960’s to 1990’s[1]. It is rooted in classical psychoanalysis and focuses on uncovering unconscious mental processes. Yet, it is comprehensive and efficient to remove symptoms and demonstrate long lasting changes in patients in short time. In ISTDP, experience of core emotions from the past are the transformative vehicle and the therapist uses very active ways to unlock the unconscious and thereby bring about a lasting change in the patient. ISTDP, has a very promising future and is being practiced across the world and has earned recognition for being scientific and a ‘here and now’ experiential therapy that brings about lasting changes. ISTDP defines each of these terms—feeling, anxiety, and defense—differently (triangle of conflict) and the understanding results in techniques and approaches that can often lead to a more rapid and effective level of change. The paper examines the vignette of a 29 years old woman, who developed a fear of flying. Her fear was rooted in her childhood trauma of being abandoned and her repetitive pattern of abandoning her current relationships. Insights into her pattern using the ISTDP therapy, helped her to understand her panic attacks and her fear of flying was markedly reduced. Her relationships improved and she was able to see her internal conflicts and how it affected her marriage
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Nimrat Singh
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- EP ID EP606729
- DOI 10.30877/IJMH.6.2.2019.138-144
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