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.