can easily become the target of their clients' affections and, if they are not careful, may respond inappropriately (and in a way, that reinforces rather than acts to resolve their clients' problems). Preconscious Includes those things of which we are aware, but where we are not paying attention. We can choose to pay attention to these and deliberately bring them into the conscious mind. Phobias Psychoanalysts propose that when repression does not work, individuals with phobias displace their anxiety upon a situation or object that is less relevant. For Freud, the compulsive behavior of the neurotic is a behavioral manifestation of an instinctual drive repressed in childhood. A psychoanalyst offers interpretations of psychodynamic causes of problems. It is through these interpretations, the patient gains 'insight' (i.e., an understanding of the unconscious source of problems). However, the process of psychoanalysis can difficult and often is faced with challenges of: patient resistance, patient transference, and repetition compulsion. Person-centered Therapy- Carl Rogers Founder: Carl Rogers. Key figure: Natalie Rogers. Person-centered expressive arts therapy, in the expressive arts are used in healing, and growth. A branch of humanistic psychology that stresses a phenomenological approach, person-centered therapy was originally developed in the as a reaction against psychoanalytic therapy. Emphasizes the client’s resources for becoming self-aware and for resolving blocks to personal growth. Philosophy and Assumptions grounded on a positive view of humanity that sees the person as innately striving toward becoming fully functioning Basic assumption is that it is the therapist’s attitudes and belief in the inner resources of the client that create the therapeutic climate for growth. By participating in the therapeutic relationship, clients’ self-healing capacities are activated, and they become empowered. Key Concepts Clients have the resourcefulness for positive movement. Capacity for resolving life’s problems effectively without interpretation and direction from an expert therapist. clients value most is being understood and accepted, which results in the creation of a safe place to explore feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and experiences mental health as a congruence between what one wants to become and what one is. Therapeutic
can easily become the target of their clients' affections and, if they are not careful, may respond inappropriately (and in a way, that reinforces rather than acts to resolve their clients' problems). Preconscious Includes those things of which we are aware, but where we are not paying attention. We can choose to pay attention to these and deliberately bring them into the conscious mind. Phobias Psychoanalysts propose that when repression does not work, individuals with phobias displace their anxiety upon a situation or object that is less relevant. For Freud, the compulsive behavior of the neurotic is a behavioral manifestation of an instinctual drive repressed in childhood. A psychoanalyst offers interpretations of psychodynamic causes of problems. It is through these interpretations, the patient gains 'insight' (i.e., an understanding of the unconscious source of problems). However, the process of psychoanalysis can difficult and often is faced with challenges of: patient resistance, patient transference, and repetition compulsion. Person-centered Therapy- Carl Rogers Founder: Carl Rogers. Key figure: Natalie Rogers. Person-centered expressive arts therapy, in the expressive arts are used in healing, and growth. A branch of humanistic psychology that stresses a phenomenological approach, person-centered therapy was originally developed in the as a reaction against psychoanalytic therapy. Emphasizes the client’s resources for becoming self-aware and for resolving blocks to personal growth. Philosophy and Assumptions grounded on a positive view of humanity that sees the person as innately striving toward becoming fully functioning Basic assumption is that it is the therapist’s attitudes and belief in the inner resources of the client that create the therapeutic climate for growth. By participating in the therapeutic relationship, clients’ self-healing capacities are activated, and they become empowered. Key Concepts Clients have the resourcefulness for positive movement. Capacity for resolving life’s problems effectively without interpretation and direction from an expert therapist. clients value most is being understood and accepted, which results in the creation of a safe place to explore feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and experiences mental health as a congruence between what one wants to become and what one is. Therapeutic
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