Running Head: Compare and Contrast Paper Compare and Contrast: Psychoanalytic and Person-Centered Therapies Leslie A. White Central Missouri State University ` The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast the differences and similarities associated with Carl Roger’s Client-centered theory and Sigmund Freud’s Psychoanalytic theory. The focus of the comparisons will fall into the three main topic areas: that of optimal personality development‚ that of the nature of
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ROGERS: SEVEN STAGES OF THERAPEUTIC GROWTH TOWARDS FULL FUNCTIONING from Merry‚ T. & Lusty‚ B. (1993) What is Person- Centred Therapy?‚ Loughton‚ Essex: Gale Centre Publications. Rogers thought there were seven stages that he could observe‚ and they enabled him to see whether his clients were making progress in therapy‚ or whether they seemed to be stuck‚ for a time unable to move on. Although the process can be erratic‚ clients do‚ in general progress step by step‚ building on their experiences
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quintessential of the existential givens. It is meaning that can make life worth living to an individual. The end of freedom‚ death‚ and isolation all point to meaning. Ultimate meaning is what assist in the surpassing of the existential issues of the other givens‚ including meaninglessness itself. This type of meaning necessitates relationship with others or a higher power. When one lives with no meaning‚ goals‚ or values they become more vulnerable to
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Within the field of counseling and therapy there are endless theoretical stances‚ each of which develop different perspectives on humanity and establish varying counselor roles. Consideration of the implications of these various orientations is essential in the process of choosing the appropriate therapy for an individual. As an illustration‚ examine the stark contrast between psychoanalytic therapy and person-centered therapy. The core of any theoretical approach in psychology lies in the unique
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weakness of Adlerian Therapy Shane Wilson Rio Salado Collage Adlerian Therapy‚ which is based on the theory’s of Alfred Adler‚ points to the essence of normality as having a feeling of concern for others and places emphasis on social interests‚ the family dynamic‚ and ones influence based on early memories in life. Adler also placed emphasis on the order of one’s birth within the family such as whether one was the first‚ second‚ last‚ or only child born. His approach was centered on such subjects
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strides since she first began coming in for therapy several months ago. Janice expressed she wanted to marry her fiancé‚ Joe‚ however‚ she was having difficulty with planning for the wedding date. Utilizing Person Centered Therapy‚ Janice and I were able to create a strong foundation of trust. Janice was able to share her pain from the past and revealed her unresolved grief. After Janice had been coming for a few months‚ I was able to use Gestalt therapy for Janice regarding the grief of the loss
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was decided was proper to use for this case study. Person- Centered theory will help the client with depression and anxiety. The theory will focus on personal growth‚ so the client can have a positive outcome in treatment. The theory will help the counselor to establish the proper treatment plan for the client. The theory that makes it the most appropriate for the client in the case study would be person-centered. Person centered therapy teaches the client to trust on themselves so they can
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THEORIES OF ADLERIAN AND PERSON-CENTER The two theories I gravitate towards in order to be an effective school counselor are Person-Centered and Adlerian. These two theories are important to me‚ because‚ Adlerian therapy deals with issues revolving family and birth order and Person centered is very self directing. These are powerful theories that I connect too‚ because I grew up with several siblings and the importance of being genuine and empathic‚ were values that were instilled in me. The
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Person Centered Therapy: A Humanistic Approach to Care Person Centered Therapy: A Humanistic Approach to Care A humanistic approach to care can also be viewed as an existentialist view. According to Corey (2009)‚ as humans we are capable of self-awareness‚ which is the distinctive capacity that allows us to reflect and to decide. In person centered/humanistic therapy the nurse utilizes communication that ensures each individual experiences the presence of the nurse
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and Mid-Life Transition: An Adlerian Perspective in Therapy Title: The Case of Sally: An Adlerian Perspective in Therapy Author: Document Type: Article Subject Terms: Psychology; Adler; Adlerian Abstract: Examines the counseling case of Sally in perspective of an Adlerian view. Sally’s somatic complaints and mistaken beliefs allows Adlerian technique to help her to experience a full life including career and social connections. Adlerian assumptions: Interpreting Sally’s
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