The Psychodynamic Theory
The “psychodynamic theory” originated with Sigmund Freud; in modern counselling practice, this theory is focused on five general concepts: “the unconscious, mental processes, childhood experiences in personality development, mental representations and their impact on social interactions and the regulation of sexual and aggressive feelings” (Westen, D., 1998, pg. 335). The hypothesis that I will be explaining will be theory that one’s personality can be formed from their exposure and interactions with family and peers as a child.
According to Westin (1998), “psychodynamic theory” posits that behaviors, perceptions of self and others are formed during youth, and carried into adulthood and forms the core of one’s personality. This theory is
According to Westin (1998), “psychodynamic theory” posits that behaviors, perceptions of self and others are formed during youth, and carried into adulthood and forms the core of one’s personality. This theory is