Psychodynamic treatment of older adults can be extremely effective. The assaults, losses, and indignities accompanying older age are many and may exacerbate old relational conflicts, revive early trauma, and erode the sense of self. In the context of therapy, it presents opportunity. Aspects of treatment that we will explore include current and revived trauma, the narrative self, transference, countertransference, and existential issues. We will also discuss specific challenges entailed in this work. Presenter Amy Schaffer, […]