The psychodynamic approach focuses on individuals who behave in a certain way due to having emotional feelings buried deep inside their unconscious mind. The theory was developed by Sigmund Freud who was a psychologist. The use of the psychodynamic approach within health and social care helps individuals understand and support patients who are undergoing the psychodynamic process as it is generally used around the world. This essay aims to show my understanding of the approach and the ways health
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Psychodynamic Theorist Psychodynamic Theorist Throughout psychology‚ many theorists are remembered for his or her work in specialized areas. Sigmund Freud‚ Erik Erikson‚ Alfred Adler‚ and Carl Jung were psychoanalysts. Each theorist had his own view and that view was brought into the psychology field and has earned its own right to become a theory. Many of the theories are still used today and may continue to be used in future studies. Sigmund Freud became known as the founding father of
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therapy he received to overcome his behaviors‚ the film demonstrates the ideas of resilience‚ the ability to rebound from dangerous practices and high-risk situations for psychological and social maladjustment. It also presents psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Fisher suffered sexual abuse by a babysitter in a foster home. There are various factors that lead to his terrible temper against the world and sexual abuse is one of them. Therefore‚ as angry as he was‚ he managed to keep it all in his heart
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Introduction This paper examines application of 2 different psychotherapy modalities on trauma. The psychotherapy approaches‚ namely‚ psychodynamic therapy approach and Focusing-oriented psychotherapy‚ will be explored through examination of a case. Different approaches use different interventions‚ which are rooted in perspective theories. Examining how a clinician could work with the case in this paper through the lens of each approach would help us understand the theories’ strengths and challenges
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Critical Analysis of Three Psychotherapy Approaches: Client-Centered Therapy‚ Cognitive Therapy‚ and Psychodynamic Therapy Midterm SWG 598 Bridge I Introduction As social workers‚ it is our responsibility to use the most effective method of practice to engage our clients‚ assess their situation‚ and help them create goals that will produce positive outcomes. Every client will present a unique set of challenges; therefore‚ the social worker must be careful in choosing an approach that
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Depression - Psychodynamic Theory I have been interested in the mechanics of depression since childhood‚ when my mother ‘suffered with her nerves’ - her explanation of what I now recognise as a very severe melancholia defined by Burton in 1621 as "a kind of dotage without a fever‚ having for his ordinary companions fear and sadness‚ without any apparent occasion" (p739). My interest was further compounded by my clients‚ Valerie and Jo‚ when it become apparent to me that depression is one of the
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ethnic history‚ social background‚ and family experiences during childhood. Taking these factors into account‚ researchers can develop basic underlying assumptions of human behavior and personality traits. Psychodynamic Theories Some of the most noted individuals involved with psychodynamic theories are Sigmund Freud (1856-1939)‚ Alfred Alder (1870-1937)‚ Carl Jung (1875-1961)‚ Melanie Klein (1882-1960)‚ Karen Horney (1885-1952)‚ Erich Fromm (1900-1980)‚ Harry Sullivan (1892-1949)‚ and Erik Erikson
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University of Phoenix Material Psychodynamic Personality Theories Matrix Using the text for this course‚ the University Library‚ the Internet‚ and/or other resources‚ complete the following table. |Theory |Assumptions |Reliability |Validity |Application | |Psychoanalytic Theory |Psychoanalytic theory originated with the |Based on his observations
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CONFIDENTIAL REPORT This report may not be used for forensic purposes. 25 January 2012 To: Mr. and Mrs Y Thank you for allowing me to assess X. Please find a report of my findings. BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS Client: X Y Date of Birth: 16 August 1993 Date of Assessment: 9 January 2012 Age at time of Assessment: 18 years 4 months REASON FOR REFERRAL X was referred by her parents for a psychometric evaluation of her scholastic ability. X attended Gelvandale High School until December
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Psychodynamic Theory The psychodynamic theorist such as Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung suggest that psychological‚ emotional‚ and motivational forces occur in an unconscious level. Given the diverse cultural backgrounds that exist it is pivotal that professionals in the field develop an understanding of the ethnocentric limitations of the psychodynamic theory. Understanding the psychodynamic theory and multicultural elements coincide‚ but given the ethnocentric limitations discussed in this paper
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