1 - Psychoanalytic Therapy

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It focus on how the unconscious mind influences thoughts, feelings and behavior. It suggests that the motivation behind one's behavior lies outside of one's awareness.

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Theory of Psychoanalysis

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"behavior is determined by irrational forces, unconscious motivation, and biological and instinctual drives."

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Theory of psychoanalysis (Freud)

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Suggested that "people could be cured by making conscious their unconscious thoughts and motivation, thus gaining insight."

It helps person achieve self awareness and insight into their behavior and experiences.

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Freud (Psychoanalysis)

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which is inclusive of experiences and sensation which persons are aware

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the conscious

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which is the storehouse of memories, perceptions and thoughts which persons are aware, but can be brought into consciousness

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the preconscious

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the dividing force behind all behaviors, which is also the focus of psychoanalytic therapy

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the unconscious

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is a form of in-depth talk therapy that aims to bring unconscious or deeply buried thoughts and feelings to the conscious mind so that repressed experiences and emotions, often from childhood, can be brought to the surface and examined

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Psychoanalytic therapy

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began developing his therapeutic techniques in the late 1800s

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Freud (psychoanalytic theory)

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Freud began to study and work with ______________ at the Salpêtrière in Paris

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Jean-Martin Charcot

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used hypnosis to treat women suffering from what was then known as hysteria

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Charcot

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Symptoms of the illness included partial paralysis, hallucinations, and nervousness.

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Hysteria

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Freud and _________ collaborated on a book called Studies on Hysteria and Freud continued to develop his use of this "talk therapy."

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Josef Breuer

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This approach proposed that simply talking about problems could help relieve psychological distress.

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talk therapy

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People with depression, emotional struggles, emotional trauma, neurotic behavior patterns, self-destructive behavior patterns, personality disorders, or ongoing relationship issues, may benefit from ____________.

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Psychoanalytic therapy

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Uses spontaneous word association.

The client says whatever first comes to mind when the therapist says a word.

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Free association

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Uncovers repressed feelings that may be hidden in symbols that appear in the client’s dreams.

The therapist helps the client discover the meaning and significance of those symbols.

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Dream analysis

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Explores the transfer of the client’s feelings and emotions from one person to another.

For instance, the client’s repressed childhood feelings toward a parent may be transferred to a partner in an adult relationship later in life, or to the therapist during the psychoanalytic process.

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Transference analysis

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is loosely defined as a client's unwillingness to discuss a particular topic in therapy

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Resistance

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is central to the healing process

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The therapist-patient relationship