Psychodynamic Perspective Essay

Human behavior is complex, diverse, dynamic, and even though I have been a witness to a wide range of erratic behavior (mine included), it still can surprise me. People’s behavior is enigmatic at times and many therapists have developed theories to illuminate them. A variety of things can influence people’s behavior, but how these influences can be explained depends on context and the theoretical approach the counselor takes. As a future change agent, I believe it is important to have a grasp on the different theories available today and their techniques. Determining for me, an integrated approach will be the most effective for working with a diverse patient base possessing different world-views, I am inclined to have a flexible approach according to what motivates people, their experiences and beliefs, and what will help them make positive changes in their lives. A flexible approach allows for a more therapeutic milieu according to the dynamic needs of the group. For instance, if I have a group that is mostly introverted, and comes from cultures that are more collective in its nature, I would be inclined to use a more humanistic approach rather than a behaviorist, or more confrontational one. However, it is unlikely that a group could be categorized as mostly one label or another, since I find …show more content…
To help facilitate positive change in people’s lives, one must meet them where they are. This is why understanding who people are is a primary concern in order to be an effective counselor. Integrating the previously mentioned theories assists in explaining in how people become who they are. For example, their experiences and how they interpret them are part of what makes people who they are. People can also be defined by their choices, how they came to make them, and how they’ve adapted to them or