Psychodynamic psychotherapy

Portfolio Essay Two Several weeks have passed in this semester. Every week there is a book club and skill group activity. During a book club activity, every group will share and exchange ideas about the therapy we learn from the textbook and the related readings; then we will be the therapists and apply the therapeutic techniques to a case with analyzing the ethics and approaches. From these book clubs, I have figured out the most appropriate therapy for school counseling. In the skill group…

Personal Theoretical Orientation Assignment Jones and Butman (1991), along with Corey (2013), comment that theoretical orientations and allegiances tend to change with time and experience. Students are introduced to popular psychotherapies, and eventually gain experience working with them. During their training they interact with experienced instructors who offer their insights and preferences. Once in practice, the therapist learns what works for them and their clients, and what does not.…

Therapeutic interventions are utilized within therapy after a specific problem is identified and diagnosis is given. There are many options when one is struggling, dealing, and facing specific issues; therapy is just one form that helps address unwanted behaviors and assist with change. Theories are created to help guide and direct specific therapies to address an individual’s internal and external issues. Psychology is defined as the study of the mind, by changing unwanted behaviors and…

inferiority feeling which he sees it as a normal condition and a source of striving motivation of all humans in their lifestyle. In Adlerian psychotherapy,…

Music Therapy: An Effective Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease Music is a universal language that everyone can understand. It has been a way of communicating and joining people of different race, language and cultures together. Many cultures have described music as having healing effects and it is increasingly being used as a clinical intervention to improve quality of life (Kumar et.al, 1999). It provides spiritual, physical, emotional connect, and also healing to the soul. Today, music is more…

Counseling Psychology Counseling psychology is a health care provider and general practice of professional psychology. Counseling psychology main focus is on people’s function in all ages of the relationship and also in their personal life. This field of psychology addresses physical health concerns, social, work, and emotional problems that individuals can have in different stages of their life. Counseling psychology focuses on the stress is that people may have and also on other issues which…

The antagonist Iago in Shakespeare’s Othello is a character of many facets. The complexity of Iago is significant to understanding this play, as he is one of the most important characters. In Othello, Iago says, “I am not what I am (Oth.1.1.65),” meaning he is not the person that he seems to be, which showcases his complexity. Throughout the play, Iago serves in many capacities. Among others, his roles in Othello include psychotherapist, anti-Logos, and misogynist. In Omer and Da Verona’s…

My Agency and My Role Lumberton Elementary School is located in Lumberton, MS. The elementary school consists of grades kindergarten to grade 8. The school is a relatively small school compared to neighboring schools in the area. The mission statement of Lumberton school is to provide a collective and dynamic learning community, and to nurture and develop life-long learners by instilling pride, promoting respect, and accommodating individual needs in a safe environment. The students of the…

4. Existential Therapy Unlike Adlerian Therapy, or Psychoanalysis, Existentialism was not founded by any person or group. Instead, the concept is a cornucopia of different ideas which contribute to a universal theory of existence (Corey, 2013, p. 140). World War II devastated Europe and left those that participated, or that were victims of the war, struggling with isolation and meaninglessness. The search for understanding and freedom within the confines of the Nazi oppression lead…

End of Semester Paper As I read my previous paper on goals for the semester in terms of development as a therapist, I would like to highlight two main goals: learning how to work better with teenagers and younger children. Working with teenagers is unique. It is a distinct population when compared to adult/elder and younger children. Teenagers explore the world and try new things. As they desire independence, some may be discouraged because they grew up in a dysfunctional family with lack of…