Therapeutic Intent

Therapeutic Intent

The first of the seven core competencies outlined in the Core Competencies of Relational Psychoanalysis is Therapeutic intent.  Therapeutic Intent ior Intents are the goals and motivations of the therapist and the therapeutic process.  Healing occurs only when there is an intention to help facilitate growth and change through the relationship and with the patient.  Intentions are what we are striving towards and working towards in the therapy process and healing endeavor.  Without an intention, growth, change, and progress cannot be made.  It is important to each of us, as therapists, to have an idea of what we believe we are heading towards, and that growth and healing is possible.   

These are the therapeutic intentions that i carry in my work and practice:

If you wish to read more about this idea, please check out The Core Competencies of Relational Psychoanalysis by Roy Barsness.