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    Psychodynamic Therapies

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    Cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic approaches to therapy seem to offer contrasting modes of treatment for psychological difficulties‚ largely due to the fact that they originate from very different theoretical and philosophical frameworks. It seems likely‚ therefore‚ that treatment for a woman experiencing depression‚ anxiety and feelings of inadequacy will proceed along very different lines according to each approach. There do appear to be some features‚ however‚ which are common to all effective

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    The psychodynamic perspective focuses on the role of the unconscious mind in the development of personality and was studied by Sigmund Freud. Present when you were an infant‚ the first and most primitive part of the personality would be called the id. Id means that you did whatever you pleased whenever you wanted. For example‚ you cried when you wanted‚ you peed and pooped whenever‚ and you slept when you wanted. As you begin to grow‚ your parents began to deny your every wish. For instance

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    Psychodynamic psychotherapy is used to treat adolescent and child disorders. It is derived from clinical observations. It is a gaining evidence based research data that supports its effectiveness. In this therapy they noted down the things that causes stress and trauma. In the case of children they also introspect the background and family of the patient child. This process deals with complex unconscious mental processes‚ observable thoughts and behaviors‚ conflicts.. This process of psychodynamic

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    Unit 18: Humanistic and Psychodynamic Abraham Harold Maslow- Humanistic Approach Humanistic is the psychology study of how the human works as a whole. This studies the uniqueness of the person through their behaviour. Rather than just observing the humans behaviour‚ humanistic psychologists try to study the humans behaviour first person rather than just observing. Meaning they try to understand the situation and the emotional feelings the person is going through for them to have that specific

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    Perspectives In the case of Damon‚ I choice the Biological‚ Psychodynamic and Sociocultural Approach to try and explain his behavior. I will describe these approaches and relate them to Damon’s case. I will start with psychodynamic approach. The psychodynamic approach tries to understand what is going on inside of someone. They try to see what is going on in the unconscious part of that persons mind. It looks at a person’s childhood experiences and how it significantly affects emotions and behavior

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    Psychodynamic Approach

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    The Psychodynamic Approach encompasses both Freud’s theories and methods and those of his followers. Freud’s own theory was called Psychoanalysis which is both a theory and a therapy. The Psychodynamic Approach focuses upon the role that internal processes and past experience have in shaping a persons personality. These theorists believe that behaviour is guided by unconscious urges not rational thought. Freud’s theories are derived from what his patients told him during treatment. According to Freud

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    Psychodynamic Theorist

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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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    world has looked at addiction as the drugs being the issue and then evolved to being a medical problem. Professor Bruce Alexander has done extensive research and brought a whole new light to addiction. He has challenged previous findings and blown previous conclusions about addiction out of the water. His theory has been tested in a real world situation and has shown great benefits.  Theory of Addiction: Changing the Way We Look at Addiction When one thinks of addiction they often refer to the

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    Psychodynamic Viewpoint

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    viewpoint that I thought I agreed most with I found it to be a difficult task. I would have to say that psychodynamic and sociocultural viewpoints are the ones that I just could not choose one over the other. The reason I had such a difficult time choosing‚ I believe is because substance abuse there are so many different factors that make the subject at hand so extensive. I agree with the psychodynamic viewpoint because in my opinion and from my personal experience those individuals that have been

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    damaging today ’s society. Addictions are a fast growing concern‚ it has branched off and caused many problems whether it be related to drugs‚ alcohol‚ gambling‚ sex‚ Internet‚ or eating. Addictions are something society faces everyday. Although there are many reasons behind why addiction are growing‚ and where they stemmed from‚ today ’s society has focused primarily on how someone with an addictions problem can seek help. Also the many Gaps and Barriers around addictions are enabling people who wish

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