Introduction This year‚ my supervision with Alan revolved around my difficulties in working relationally both in therapy and supervision and considered the need to escape the push and pull‚ “doer–done to” dynamics of complementary relationships. I explored Benjamin’s notion of thirdness‚ a combination of the ‘Third in the One’‚ developed through experiences where the mother holds in tension her desires and the needs of the child‚ and the ‘One in the Third’‚ a tendency to respond symmetrically‚ to
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1. What are the 3 main challenges to studying abnormal psychology that we discussed in class? List the 3 challenges and describe why they are important to consider. (4 points) Avoiding stigma‚ objectivity‚ and preconceived notions 2. What are 4 criteria used to define abnormal behavior? Define each criterion and give an example. (4 points) 4 D’s Dysfunction Distress Disability Deviance 3. Describe the diathesis stress model. Give an example of a diathesis and a stress and how they
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therapy. Northvale‚ NI: Jason Aronson Shafransky‚ E. P.‚ & Gorsuch‚ R. L. (1984). Factors associated with perception of spirituality in psychotherapy. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology‚ 16‚ 231-241. Shiedler‚ M Spero‚ M. H. (1981). Countertransference in religious therapists of religious patients
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Summarizing and contrasting two Explanatory Theories Social workers apply theories according to how they understand people in the context of their unique circumstances‚ besides theories in social work are fundamental as they guide and explain social work practices. This essay will attempt to summarize psychodynamic and systems theories‚ highlighting similarities and differences and contrasting the application of the two explanatory theories and a practice theory to the case scenario of Mary &
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Observations of appearance and behavior J. is of a normal weight and height for her age‚ she is 5’3 for 130lbs. Since she checked in‚ J. is not wearing any type of make up. Her hair is clean; she had died it in the past in a red tone. She does not blow dry it. J. has long artificial nails that she likes to play with during session having them click together. Her nail polish is well taken care of. As per the Women’s Home policy‚ J. is wearing business casual outfits. Her outfit is neat and free of
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KINGSTON‚ JAMAICA JULY 05‚ 2011 Psychodynamics is the theory and systematic study of the psychological forces that underlie human behavior‚ especially the dynamic relations between conscious motivation and unconscious motivation. Psychodynamics also describe the processes of the mind as flows of psychological energy (Libido) in an organically complex brain. The words ‘psychodynamic’ and ‘psychoanalytic’ are often confused. Sigmund Freud’s theories were psychoanalytic‚ whereas the term ‘psychodynamic’
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ADLERIAN Limitations and Criticisms of the Adlerian Theory Adler chose to teach and practice over getting organized and presenting a well- defined systematic theory‚ making his written presentations difficult to follow. More research needed to support the effectiveness of the theory. Limited use for clients seeking immediate solutions to their problems and unwilling to explore childhood experiences‚ early memories‚ and dreams. One of its strengths is that it is a therapy for everyone in the
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Group Dynamics – RESISTANCE Group therapy is a recognised means of helping people to develop self-awareness and overcome their problems. Unfortunately‚ there are a number of factors that can hamper the individual and the group process. Resistance is a major issue that often emerges in group therapy. In this essay the nature of resistance and the reasons for its prevalence will be explored‚ together with strategies the facilitator can implement to manage this issue within the group process and
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OTTO KERNBERG THE THEORY OF OBJECT RELATIONS Kernberg generally defines object relations theory as the psychoanalytic study of intrapersonal relations and how intrapsychic structures grow from internalized past relationships with others. Broadly‚ object relations theory could refer to a general theory of the structures of the mind influenced by interpersonal experiences. More narrowly‚ object relations theory is a more circumspect approach within psychoanalysis‚ stressing the construction
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Dance/Movement Therapy with Battered Women: A Paradigm of Action Fern Leventhal Meg Chang This article highlights the contributions that dance/movement therapy can make to the treatment of battered women. By motivating female victims of domestic violence to act‚ dance/movement therapy addresses patterns of helplessness‚ ambivalence‚ and inactivity. Dance/movement interventions help women internalize a positive self-concept as well as gain physical and emotional control. In keeping with the short-term
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