order to make sense of them. After going through those feelings the mind becomes conscious as everything starts to make sense for Irene and that sense this theory has been very helpful for Irene (Lin Travis 2013). One of the weaknesses of the Psychodynamic Approach is that it is not scientifically proven as according to Freud the personality is made of three parts and so scientists are yet to see proof of that theory. This counselling approach is quite limited as it only concentrates on the past
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factor. But presuming that others outside of this course are seeking help then my choice would be to introduce the various therapeutic approaches and their differences this way “Today’s therapies can be classified into two main categories. In psychotherapy‚ a trained therapist uses psychological techniques to help
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Department of Social Work and Social Administration The University of Hong Kong COURSE OUTLINE Academic Year: 2013-2014 / Semester 2 1. Basic Course Information: Course Code : SOWK2107 Course Title : Foundations of social work practice I – 4 year (Case & Group) 2. Course Instructor / Course Co-ordinator: Name Office phone email Dr. Choi Wai Man‚ Anna C0505 3917 2079 annachoi@socwork.hku.hk Dr. Law Yik Wa‚ Frances C0518 3917 5940 flawhk@hku.hk 3. Course Description
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Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) provide diverse ways in which the clients and counsellors can both be protected. The ethical framework provided by the BACP focuses on this aspect that it is the right of the clients and the counsellors to be protected from any kind harm that may arise in the confidentiality issue. In order to protect clients and counsellors‚ the ethical framework has designed certain rules which would help the said individuals in their counselling and psychotherapy aspect. For
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literature. The ethical considerations in psychotherapy with regard to the therapist client relationship will also be included. The therapeutic relationship is considered to be the most essential component in facilitating the successful resolution of a client’s presenting problems (Beutler‚ 1995). It can be defined as the relationship between client and therapist. According to Beutler‚ (1995) the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of psychotherapy. This relationship enables the therapist
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The Psychodynamic Approach was developed by Sigmund Freud in the 1900. Freud main assumption is our behaviour is influenced by our unconscious mind and we are unaware of this‚ therefore Freud argued that we should focus on the unconscious mind rather than the conscious. Freud suggested that personality was split into three parts; the id‚ ego and superego. Freud suggested to have a healthy personality there had to be a balance between this three parts. Freud also suggested that childhood experiences
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Freud’s Psychodynamic Theory proposes the idea that psychoanalysis is an ideal way to treat mental and personality disorders through a range of therapeutic techniques. Freud developed this theory in the late 1800s and early 1900s‚ in which he used the technique psychoanalysis to observe his numerous patients (Gazzaniga‚ M.‚ Heatherton‚ T. and Halpern‚ D. 2016). However‚ the scientific method includes a range of components‚ including hypothesis testing and demarcation‚ that allows the experimenter
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Psychodynamic Approach What is it? The psychodynamic approach includes all the theories in psychology that see human functioning based upon the interaction of drives and forces within the person‚ particularly unconscious‚ and between the different structures of the personality. The Psychodynamic Approach Assumptions Our behaviour and feelings are powerfully affected by unconscious problems The causes of these emotional problems can usually be traced back to early childhood. All behaviour
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are; Psychodynamic approach and the humanistic approach. I will discuss these 2 psychological theories of development and explain how it accounts for the psychological development‚ health and behaviour of the individual. Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) was considered the founding father of the psychodynamic approach. Psychodynamic theory is a view that explains personality in terms of conscious and unconscious forces‚ such as unconscious desires and beliefs‚ Sigmund Freud proposed a psychodynamic theory
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“Your life is the sum result of all the choices you make‚ both consciously and unconsciously. If you can control the process of choosing‚ you can take control of all aspects of your life. You can find the freedom that comes from being in charge of yourself (Robert Bennet)” This quote captures the very essence of Existential Therapy. This theoretical orientation deviates from all the other theoretical orientation‚ due to it overarching theme which focuses on a “way of thinking” than methods and strategies
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