ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. The book gives a clear outline of the rationale for dynamic psychotherapy and its place in psychiatry and medical practice. As in all medical care, skill in psychotherapy only comes with a long commitment to study and practice. Neither acquiring the skill nor having the treatment is an easy option. Some people seek psychological treatment hoping that there is a magical cure for their long-standing mental or emotional problems. Magical treatments are certainly on the market and enjoy some popularity. However, the mainstream psychological treatments, with their emphasis on understanding and thinking, do not offer a quick fix, and demand painstaking work from both patient and therapist.
