Introduction
There are many interesting psychological theories that I learned in Counseling Theories. All the theories explain human nature in different ways. They also help explain why we as humans do what we do. The two theories that I believe give the most insight are Sigmund Freud’s Psychoanalytic theory and Alfred Adler’s Adlerian theory. These are the two theories that I blended together to make my own personal theory. Psychoanalytic theory consists of the Id, Ego, Superego. The Id, Ego, and Superego can be more easily memorized as the unruly child, the referee, and the judge. They are all ruled by different principles. The pleasure principle rules the Id. The reality principle rules the Ego. The moral principle rules the Superego. …show more content…
Adlerian theory is centered around individual psychology. Adlerian therapy is set up to help the client reach their goals and feel less inferior.
Human Nature
To me, human nature is what people think, feel, and do. I believe that human nature comes naturally to people, which makes sense because “nature” is natural. For example, if someone shoved me down, I am going to get angry, upset, or maybe even a little sad. It is normal. It is human nature to have feelings. Sigmund Freud’s Psychoanalytic theory correlates with my idea of what human nature is because it is natural to have wants and needs, but one must also be realistic. Freud’s Psychoanalytic theory is made up of the conscious, the unconscious, Id, Ego, and Superego (Wolozin, 2005). The Id is an unruly child and it is ruled by the pleasure principle. This means that the Id does not care who it hurts …show more content…
The client needs to fully trust the therapist because they should be able to tell them everything that goes on in their life, whether it be positive or negative. The client needs to be open and honest about everything. The therapist needs to be a good listener, empathetic, sympathetic, and self-aware, so that the client does not feel unimportant. Being self-aware is important because that way the therapist knows what they can and cannot handle. Being a good listener means being an active listener. The therapist needs to abide by the code of ethics, which includes confidentiality. Though the relationship between the client and therapist is collaborative, the client is in control of their own success. The therapist is there to make sure the client sets clear and specific goals they want to meet. The therapist can help them, but in the end the client is the one that must reach the goals themselves. A good example of this would be like having a personal trainer. The trainer will help the client make goals, but in the end, they must meet them by themselves. Therapists are like tool providers. Therapists give the client what they need to meet their goals, but it is up to them to do so. The therapist is there to provide an example of what a healthy and mentally stable person looks like. A good example of this is within Person Centered therapy. In Person Centered therapy there is an establishment of a therapeutic
There are many interesting psychological theories that I learned in Counseling Theories. All the theories explain human nature in different ways. They also help explain why we as humans do what we do. The two theories that I believe give the most insight are Sigmund Freud’s Psychoanalytic theory and Alfred Adler’s Adlerian theory. These are the two theories that I blended together to make my own personal theory. Psychoanalytic theory consists of the Id, Ego, Superego. The Id, Ego, and Superego can be more easily memorized as the unruly child, the referee, and the judge. They are all ruled by different principles. The pleasure principle rules the Id. The reality principle rules the Ego. The moral principle rules the Superego. …show more content…
Adlerian theory is centered around individual psychology. Adlerian therapy is set up to help the client reach their goals and feel less inferior.
Human Nature
To me, human nature is what people think, feel, and do. I believe that human nature comes naturally to people, which makes sense because “nature” is natural. For example, if someone shoved me down, I am going to get angry, upset, or maybe even a little sad. It is normal. It is human nature to have feelings. Sigmund Freud’s Psychoanalytic theory correlates with my idea of what human nature is because it is natural to have wants and needs, but one must also be realistic. Freud’s Psychoanalytic theory is made up of the conscious, the unconscious, Id, Ego, and Superego (Wolozin, 2005). The Id is an unruly child and it is ruled by the pleasure principle. This means that the Id does not care who it hurts …show more content…
The client needs to fully trust the therapist because they should be able to tell them everything that goes on in their life, whether it be positive or negative. The client needs to be open and honest about everything. The therapist needs to be a good listener, empathetic, sympathetic, and self-aware, so that the client does not feel unimportant. Being self-aware is important because that way the therapist knows what they can and cannot handle. Being a good listener means being an active listener. The therapist needs to abide by the code of ethics, which includes confidentiality. Though the relationship between the client and therapist is collaborative, the client is in control of their own success. The therapist is there to make sure the client sets clear and specific goals they want to meet. The therapist can help them, but in the end the client is the one that must reach the goals themselves. A good example of this would be like having a personal trainer. The trainer will help the client make goals, but in the end, they must meet them by themselves. Therapists are like tool providers. Therapists give the client what they need to meet their goals, but it is up to them to do so. The therapist is there to provide an example of what a healthy and mentally stable person looks like. A good example of this is within Person Centered therapy. In Person Centered therapy there is an establishment of a therapeutic