“Working Through” is a psychoanalytic and psychodynamic concept involving repeated examination and reinterpretation of conflicts or traumas until the client gains deeper insight and resolution.
Key Points:
- Process: Confronting resistance, uncovering unconscious material, re-examining patterns in thoughts/behaviors.
- Goal: Achieve lasting change by gradually integrating new insights into daily life and relationships.
- Broader Use: Also a general term in other therapies referring to gradual resolution of issues over multiple sessions.
