“I too deserve good”: A qualitative exploration of corrective relational experiences in psychodynamic therapy for depression.

Psychotherapy 2026

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Authors: Liat Leibovich, Abigail Sadek, Tal Ben David-Sela, Yara Khoury, Michal Malka, Nick Midgley, Sigal Zilcha-Mano
DOI: 10.1037/pst0000607
Cited by: 1

Abstract

. All patients who reported a CRE also described intrapersonal growth, and most reported an improved relationship with their therapist following the CRE. Our findings highlight the enduring impact of these experiences, even years after the conclusion of therapy, providing a more nuanced understanding of how they may drive positive change in the treatment of individuals with major depressive disorder. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications Transactional Analysis in Psychotherapy Attachment and Relationship Dynamics

Publication details

Journal / source
Psychotherapy
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Volume
63
Issue
1
Pages
24–32
Publication date
12 February 2026
Language
EN