The Comparison between Psychodynamic and Humanistic Theory There are very distinct differences between Psychodynamic and Humanistic Counselling but both ultimately offer the help and guidance to discover why we act the way we do and why we make certain choices in our lives. Throughout this essay‚ I will endeavour to explain those major differences and you will see that despite these completely different methods of therapy‚ depending on what the problem maybe‚ they can both work very effectively
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Compare and contrast the Psychodynamic and Humanistic approaches to understanding personality. People engage in topics of personality on a daily basis. It is how we engage with others‚ behave towards them and how we assert judgement. Personality theorists attempt to explain these connections through theory‚ observation and testing. Particular influential theories of personality are psychodynamic and humanistic theory. I will seek to analyse the prime divergences that separate these approaches
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presenting issues. Here a case study of Jane is used to argue /evaluate and assess how both a psychodynamic counselor and cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT) would view the case study of Jane from their perspectives. Consideration will be given from both a psychodynamic approach and CBT approach of how a therapist might work with Jane. The main similarities and differences of both the psychodynamic and CBT approaches will be analyzed. This will lead into an evaluation of which is the most appropriate
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Humanistic approach to Counselling Introduction There are 3 main approaches to psychotherapy and counselling‚ and many variations on each approach: Psychodynamic Humanistic Behavioural The Psychodynamic approach‚ including psychoanalytic‚ is the oldest with an emphasis on bringing the unconscious into consciousness so gaining greater self-knowledge. It is usually long-term work ‚ often over a number of years‚ and in the case of psychoanalysis with several sessions each week. It delves into
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elements of humanistic theory Words: 263 Date: 22/05/2013 Criteria 8.1 - Describe the main elements of psychodynamic theory Words: 248 Date: 05/06/2013 Criteria 9.1 - Describe the main elements of cognitive behavioural theory Words: 217 Date: 05/06/2013 Criteria 10.1 – Compare basic differences between the three theories Words: 131 Date: 15/05/2013 – 22/05/2013 – 05/06/2013 Criteria 11.1 – describe how theory might underpin skills * Humanistic – words: 97 * Psychodynamic – words:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I will explore the theory of CBT comparing it to other approaches and the strengths and limits of the approach. I will then focus on the therapeutic relationship and issues of power. I will then critically evaluate the evidence that supports the use of CBT‚ focusing on the methodology and bias of research in the NHS. In my conclusion after considering the theory and evidence that is for and against CBT‚ I will then give my opinion of CBT‚ what I have learned from
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Emily Ard Psychodynamics WarrenTech Health Sciences Technology 2 AM September 5th‚ 2012 Psychodynamics‚ also called dynamic psychology‚ is the study and theory of the psychological forces that highlight human behavior‚ especially the active relationship between unconscious and conscious drive. It focuses on the interactions of things like desires‚ impulses‚ anxieties‚ and defenses within the mind. Sigmund Freud created the foundation of psychodynamics; his key concept is the depth psychology
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three pioneers; Aaron Beck‚ Albert Ellis. This paper will discuss brief biographical information on the pioneers of CBT‚ discuss theory‚ and interventions. We will also look at the Biblical prospective of each therapy‚ and the strengths and weaknesses of each. Each theory has its own view of how clients view reality‚ and what changes take place during CBT treatment. CBT has three tenets: 1. Cognitive activity affects behavior 2. Cognitive activity may be monitored and altered 3.Desired
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A reflection on two approaches Both psychodynamic and Focusing-oriented therapies regard trauma as a painful and challenging experience. They understand trauma as something that can alter a person’s sense of self. They both acknowledge the survivor’s attempts to avoid the pain. Also‚ both approaches note that there is an adaptive aspect to the survivor’s responses (as they attempt to avoid the pain) (see Mackay‚ 2002; Vantarakis‚ 2014). These approaches aim to help the clients to integrate their
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Formulations in CBT Introduction This essay discusses what we understand by case conceptualization which is also called case formulation ( this paper refers to it in that term) in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)‚ and reminds us of some historical background and conceptual underpinnings of CBT case formulation. It then discusses why it’s important‚ as well as how we use it‚ in CBT approach. Further the paper draws some differences with Psychiatric Diagnosis. The essay includes some critics from
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