Theory and practice of dynamic psychiatry

The author gives a differentiated survey on Gunter Ammon's theory and practice of Dynamic Psychiatry. Starting with its roots in Freudians psychoanalysis, ego-psychology, object school, system theory and groupdynamic thinking the author contributes to the development of Gunter Ammon's work Of central importance are the concept of constructive aggression, the unconscious as area of creative possibilities, the humanstructure model the understanding of health and illness with the gliding spectrum of archaic ego diseases, the concept of social energy, the multidimensionality androgynity of man, and a multidimensional diagnostic and treatment concept. Man is seen in his wholeness and uniqueness with special consideration of his creative potentials and abilities. The treatment goal is the development of identity and to help the patient establishing a lifeworth life. Gunter Ammon's theory represents an open system which allows further developments in the service of man.