Integral constructivism and dynamic systems in psychotherapy processes

This article presents a brief overview of the metatheory of integral constructivism, highlighting important convergences among constructivist, dynamic systems, integral, object relations, self-psychology, and intersubjective approaches to the practice of psychotherapy. The roles of relationships, emotionality, and perturbations in the client-therapist bond are emphasized. Complex nonlinear dynamics are inherent to life organization and to therapeutic process.