Psychodynamic Case Scenario Question 1 In a clinical situation as the one described in the case study, transference refers to a situation where the client tries to form relationships with the therapist where they unconsciously expect them to behave like important people they have had in their lives in the past. In the interview between Mallory and Dr. Santos, there is a great extent that the behavior exemplified by Mallory is an indication of transference. She exemplifies transference by transferring some of the emotions that she is going through of being bored to Dr. Santos. The transfer happens because the client is bored with her life and work and asserts that the therapist is also bored for listening to such conversations.…
II. Reason for Referral Mr. Z was referred by his internist for a psychological evaluation to determine his level of depression and psychological adjustment after cardiovascular concerns that resulted in an angioplasty and insertion of a pacemaker. At the time of the evaluation, he was experiencing a preoccupation with death, difficulties concentrating, self-doubt, marital discord, ruminative tendencies, and difficulties making decisions. III. Tests Administered Clinical Interview Rorschach Inkblot Test (Exner System) IV.…
The psychodynamic model of abnormality suggests that past experiences, early relationships and recollection of traumatic events during childhood, coupled with any presenting psychological conflict, can affect an individual’s thoughts, behaviors and emotions (Comer, 2014). Therefore, suggesting Steven’s behavior is largely determined by his underlying psychological forces, which he is not consciously aware of (Comer, 2014). For this reason, a psychodynamic therapist would be interested in gaining a deeper understanding of how Steven perceives himself and his subjective experiences, that have resulted in conflict.…
Psychodynamic Perspective Psychodynamic is defined as an approach that focuses on how internal process motivate human behavior (page564 Cite textbook). A research done by Hutchison links between early life experiences and physical mental health risk (Hutchinson 2015). An early life event she witnessed (father abusing her mother) had a huge impact on Fernanda, mentally she accepted that behavior as well since her mother never complained Drive or instinct Theory- The theory that proposes that human behavior is motivated by instinct: Thanatos, or the drive for aggression or destruction, and Eros, or the drive for life (Hutchinson 2015). In Fernanda’s case, leaving her marriage was not an easy task.…
Pamela Spiro presents with many of the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia, and after many years finally receives a correct psychiatric diagnosis. According to the DSM-5 (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013), in order to meet a diagnosis of schizophrenia, a client must present with at least two of the following symptoms for a duration of one month: delusions; hallucinations; disorganized speech; disorganized or catatonic behavior; or negative symptoms. In addition, the client must experience a disturbance for at least six months and significant level of impairment in life as a result of the symptoms. Delusions begin early in life for Pam.…
Psychodynamic Approaches Comparison Essay Psychodynamics is the psychology of mental or emotional forces or processes developing especially in early childhood and their effects on behavior and mental states (Merriam Webster Incorporated, 2017). There are three main factors in psychodynamics such as, Psychoanalysis, Analytical and Individual theories that help treat a client or patient. Many counselors and therapist utilize a variety or psychodynamic approaches because not one client or patient fits into the same category. Each client has a unique makeup to his or her own illness or addiction struggle. Having a well-rounded outlook on beliefs that target the clients needs will help with a successful treatment.…
The goals used for counseling Mary's case used psychoanalytic and Adlerian treatment to help build Mary emotional state. By using the psychoanalytic treatment to increase adaptive functioning help to reduces Mary’s anxiety and depression. Also, use therapeutic methods dealing with the unconscious and conscious to strengthen Mary ego so her behavior is in reality. The counselor role with the client Mary would be the blank approach and transference relationship. This will allow client Mary to free association by expressing her feelings, experiences, association, memories and fantasies.…
Biopsychosocial Analysis of Case Example This particular case study is about a 23 year old Caucasian American. She is working on her bachelor degree at Appalachian State. This case study will focus on Erikson’s Psychological Theory on how biological, psychological, family, and environmental foundations have shaped the case examples life. I will use Erikson’s theory of development and apply it to the case study’s life explaining factors that have impacted his life.…
A theory of psychology guides them through the process of understanding clients and their problems and developing solutions. There are five broad categories to approaching psychotherapy. First, there’s psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapies, which focuses on changing problematic behaviors, feelings, and thoughts by learning their unaware senses and motivations. Psychoanalytically oriented therapies are characterized by an intimate operational affiliation between psychoanalyst and patient. Patients learn about themselves by exploring their communications in the relationship.…
The psychodynamic theory focuses on the theory that psychological problems could be a reason for criminals to commit crimes caused by unconscious conflicts, defences, anger, sexuality, low self-esteem or underdeveloped id/ego. The Jeffrey Dahmer case is an example looked by different psychiatric though the psychodynamic perspective, where between 1978-1991 seventeen men and boys were sexually assaulted and murdered by Dahmer, who was diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder(SPD), borderline personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). He was sentenced to life in prison in 1992. This essay will discuss the antecedents of the psychodynamic theory and the different stages of personality, as well as to go through the…
Human nature and abnormal behavior are defined very differently by the several counseling theories. One could say that two of the most contradictory theories are: Psychodynamic (PD) versus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Both of them attempt to relieve clients of emotional distress, however, the underlying reasons of why the distress occurs, and how the counselor helps the client relieve it, differs highly between the two theories. One of the first and most revolutionary theories in the history of psychology was the Psychodynamic theory. Even though it was originally funded by Freud, many of his students and followers imparted their own theories (e.g Jung, Erikson.)…
Psychodynamic therapy focuses on the client’s unconscious; the part of the mind, one has little or no access to. The process of psychodynamic therapy is the thought pattern that occurs in the unconscious that one is not aware of. The therapist practicing this technique will consider all known information about the client to create a detailed plan of treatment. The goal of psychodynamic therapy is for the client to gain self-awareness. The therapist can offer insight to any transference a client may be experiencing in their life.…
Psychodynamic Approach Comparison Essay Life stories are as unique to an individual as their fingerprints. Holding a distinct blend of events, feelings, experiences and interpersonal relationships (Neukrug, 2011), personal stories of the human experience are always told from the private perspectives of the narrator. Frequently, specific events and experiences from childhood are consciously hidden from others out of fear, embarrassment, shame or guilt and in some cases, accounts of notable events and the emotions associated, are protectively obscured unbeknownst to the narrator themselves. Interplay between the conscious and the unconscious and the effects on the development of individual personalities, character traits, and behaviors (Neukrug,…
The aim of this essay is to explain, evaluate and critically discuss the Psychodynamic and the Humanistic perspective and how they help our understanding of the treatments for abnormal behaviour. It will explain and look in to Freud’s Psychodynamic theory, which include the psychoanalytical/iceberg theory, his psychodynamic model of personality and the psychosexual stages of development. It will look at these theories in some depth, evaluate each of them and show how they relate to mental health. The Humanistic perspective will then be explained in the same context. It will explain what this perspective is and then look in to the approaches within the perspective.…
In this paper I will describe and contrast two of the major theories in psychology, the Psychoanalytical Theory and the Cognitive Theory. I personally believe that an integration between them would best suit my future approach to counseling. Therefore I will present the main theoretical concepts and psychotherapeutic techniques, and their differences and similarities in order to understand to what extent they can be integrated. Sigmund Freud, the founder and major exponent of Psychoanalytical Theory firmly believed that that experiences in childhood play a crucial part in development and personality, influencing adult functioning. He expressed that a person is driven by urges that emanate from the unconscious, leading them to repeat patterns…