Psychodynamic psychotherapy

does human sexual development fit with your theory? Human sexual development is an important thing to consider when working with a client, most people view their sexuality development differently. Sigmund Freud was considered the father of the Psychodynamic theory mainly because of his theory on psychosexual stages of development in children. He developed 5 stages that has been followed by many different psychologist, however many people couldn’t agree that children have sexual desires.…

good for me, but as I educated myself and tried it, it made me change my perspective. So I get when people think why should I try medication it’s not what I’m used to. The second most effective and common method of Psychological Treatment is Psychotherapy. Specifically, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is when you talk to a therapist or psychiatrist, depending on your disorder and learn specific skills used to overcome problems that are psychically and emotionally affecting you. Cognitive…

which is widely used in the field is Integrated Developmental Approach. Dance/movement therapists help patients to understand and accept their blocks, regression and delay by observing developmental phases in movements. This approach is based on psychodynamic, ego psychological, Jungian and relation models. Moreover, many of the therapists integrate the practice of “authentic movement” which was first developed by dance therapist Mary Whitehouse. It allows a group of participants a type of free…

Life is not without problems and as such, humanity share’s stories of struggles and for many these struggles are merely a part of the cycle of this life. Yet there are those that cannot cope with these struggles in terms of a positive solution and there for seek the guidance of a therapist to provide an unbiased view of the whole picture and train the client to get back on track, managing life once again. Therapists are trained in the field of mental health and provide experience in identifying…

perspective. The first is the use of drawings in play therapy and the second is metaphors and how they can be applied and useful in a therapeutic context. Jungian Approach to Therapy Jung presented an analytical approach to counselling based on psychodynamic schools of thought rooted in the dependence of unconscious processes in psychological functioning, symbolic interpretations and indirect methods of psychological assessment. Jung believed in uncovering the complexities of the psyche…

Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) embodies the conundrum of compartmentalizing mental disorders as separate from physical, emotional and spiritual ailments. The number of individuals presenting for treatment of somatic symptoms associated with mental duress is enormous (Sharma & Manjula, 2013). They suffer high disability, marked impairment of health status, and place massive financial burden on the health care system (APA, 2013; Ruttley, Ng & Burnside, 2014; Sharma & Manjula, 2013). Approximately…

The textbook, Intentional Interviewing and Counseling: Facilitating Client Development in a Multicultural Society (2014) explores core counselling skills and techniques. The authors, Ivey, Ivey, & Zalaquett (2014) assert that counselors help clients to help themselves by using competent and effective counselling skills. When counselors accurately use their basic counseling skills, they aid clients in developing their own abilities to use their human potential in the present and in future.…

maladaptive to adaptive and release pain. Which of the aforementioned psychological modalities and theories from above could help Louise best. Stiles et al, (2008) as cited in Cooper, (2008) suggests that person-centred therapy is as effective as psychodynamic or CBT therapy. Additionally Luborsky et al, (1985) as cited in Cooper, (2008) suggests positive change depends on the skills of the therapist. The therapist’s skill seems to rest most effectively in the humanistic approach. Structure is…

encloses a number of factors also known as micro or clinical practice. Direct practice refers to working with individuals, couples, families and groups. In direct practices, social workers provide professional therapeutic services which include psychotherapy, group therapy education, advocacy, referral, mediation, family therapy, and case management. In direct practice, treatment goals are reached through personal contact and direct influence with clients. Indirect practice is defined as…

In the Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy, Chapter 14, Family Systems Therapy is discussed (Corey, 2013, p. 433). Family Systems Therapy is a theory that doesn’t focus only on one person, the client, but the family as a whole. It’s based on building family structure and stability. The influential developers of this theory is quite a few. There is Alfred Adler, who was the first developer to take interest and brought up the idea to use the systemic approach in family therapy.…