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Psychoanalytic Theory in explain segmund freud, history of psychoanalysis, human nature, ego psychology and object relation attachment theory.
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Human nature is basically deterministic. Progression through the psychosexual stages during the first six years of life will determine much of one’s development. Picture retrieved from Wikipedia
Resolution of problems by working through unresolved issues and exploration of unconscious material as it relates to the client-analyst relationship. http://www.apsa.org/content/about-psychoanalysis ) (^) By clicking on the hyperlink, you can go to the American Psychoanalytic Association’s website and learn more about contemporary Psychoanalysis
Deterministic Behavior is determined by: Irrational Forces Unconscious Motivations Biological and Instinctual Drives Instincts serve the purpose of the survival of the individual and are oriented towards: Growth Development Creativity
Major player: Heinz Kohut (1913-1981) Other players: Mahler Emphasis on narcissism Believes love for self precedes love for others
Object Relations-Attachment Theory
Objects are mental representations of other people and relationships with others. It is a stage theory that focuses on the process of becoming an independent individual and seeing people as stable, complex, and real. Responsiveness of the mother is critical. Throughout therapy, the client renounces judgment of others and self, realizing that variation can exist within one person.
Goals of Object Relations
Psychotherapy
To revise impaired object representations To free up the ego to pursue its healthy functions. Shares with other psychodynamic approaches the mission of enhancing ego strength.
Id: The primary source of psychic energy and the seat of instincts; Largely unconscious; Ruled by the pleasure principle Ego: the “Executive” that governs, controls, and regulates personality. Ruled by the reality principle. Superego: Represents the “ideal”, not the real. Morals, right/wrong, conscience
A state of tension that motivates action Result of conflict between id, ego, & superego
3 kinds: reality (fear of danger); neurotic (fear that instincts will cause you to do something for which you are punished); moral (fear of one’s own conscience)
Repression Denial Reaction formation Projection Displacement
Rationalization Sublimation Regression Introjection Identification Compensation
Latency Stage: Relatively quiet period -- sexual interest replaced by focus on socialization Genital Stage: Begins with puberty and lasts until senility -
School Age: Industry vs. Inferiority -- setting and attaining personal goals = basic task Adolescence: Identity vs. Role Confusion -- transitional time, conflicts center on clarification of identity Young Adulthood: Intimacy vs. Isolation -- developmental task is to form intimate relationships
3 Phases of the Therapeutic Process