The psychodynamic approach’s key strength is that this was the first approach of personality to try and attempt to explain mental illnesses and personality formation in terms of psychology. This psychodynamic theory had enormous influence in the development of the field of psychology today and brought around a new approach to the study of personality and individual differences. The psychodynamic theory cannot be mentioned without the recognition that it has shaped and influenced the majority of psychology
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The behavioral model of psychology‚ in my opinion‚ best explains the behavior of others. I think this approach exhibits why events that happened in an individual’s life have lifelong effects that can include the possibility of mental disorders (Comer‚ 2016‚ p. 57). The behavioral approach is greatly considered when one thinks of the mental disorder of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This disorder is directly affected by traumatic events that happen to an individual‚ which could possibly affect their
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Savickas’ eclectic approach for counselors to use Holland and Super’s theories in a psychosocial manner is a structured way to analysis client’s story. In their assessment to create a life portrait is more of a holistic approach that using theories in a career maturity perspective. Savicka’s approach brings out subconscious aspirations and the passions clients are not aware exist‚ which prevents them from fully reaching their potential. Brief narrative During my recollection phase of the Career
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goals such as equity. He considered the prospect of planning as “a practice which openly invites political and social values to be examined and debated” (p. 331). Hence‚ he rejected the exclusively expert role of planners in the rational planning approach as he believed that solutions pertaining to social goods “cannot be technically derived; they must arise from social attitudes” (p. 331). In his perspective‚ planning is a political process and planners should advocate the interests of all groups
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people who attend counseling are able to exhibit catharsis in a safe‚ but also in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. In addition to these attributes counseling services the client with beneficial or appropriate coping skills. In a humanistic approach counseling is practiced to help people to recognize and accept their own internal worth and to be congruent with their self. Psychotherapy and
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When a person needs help or advice they sometimes seek the assistance of a counselor. Counselors use communication skills and their knowledge of psychology to assist their clients. There are many known psychotherapeutic approaches that are recognized and used by different counselors. Each counselor has their own style and incorporates their own personality into how they treat their patients. It is very important for counselors to be familiar with different approaches because each client is different
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Note to Reader: I value the feedback from the first submission. I am pleased that you acknowledge the academic approach I do take. I am pleased to hear that it is important that I do get that balance right. In regards to the feedback “that it was difficult to grade my submission”‚ due to not being able to see my own evolution of thought and process‚ which has largely been influenced by traditional secular education institutions. I sincerely thank the assessor for giving me the opportunity to re-submit
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Outline and evaluate the Psychodynamic approach to abnormality (12marks) It claims that personality develops in childhood through a number of ‘psychosexual stages’ and that too much or too little pleasure at one of these can lead to fixation and abnormal behaviour. For example between the ages of two and four children are in the anal stage – too much focus on holding in faeces during this time can lead to an ‘anally retentive’ adult personality which is obsessively neat and tidy‚ in some cases leading
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Laurence Spurling illustrates in great detail principles and elements that encompass psychodynamic counselling. The relationship between therapist and client is paramount to the counselling process and is a defining feature in psychodynamic theory. The therapeutic dialogue between client and counsellor is vital for this therapeutic process. Through adopting an attitude of mutuality the counsellor aims at creating sanctuary and meaning for the client so they will gain an experience of containment
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It is widely known that unhelpful thinking in the form of dysfunctional beliefs and/or cognitive distortions is just like any other automatically occurring bad habit; with practice and effort‚ people can become more aware of what is happening in their minds and change how they are thinking for the better. Cognitive restructuring therapy‚ also known as cognitive reframing‚ is a technique drawn from cognitive therapy that can help people identify‚ challenge and alter stress-inducing thought patterns
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