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    Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (PP) rooted from traditional psychoanalysis theories. PP operates with the basic assumption that focuses on unconscious processes that recognise how a person’s behaviour and feelings in the present are rooted from childhood experience in the past. The objective of PP is to facilitate client to reach self-awareness and to have a better understanding of the problems by identifying where the origin of the issue as well as underlying causes that may be present. Psychodynamic

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    Psychotherapy has changed its ways and many new methods are employed to make this field efficient. Starting its roots from Freud, there have been many upsides and downsides of psychotherapy. Eventually, it led to the formation of many branches of psychotherapy and psychodynamics is one active branch which gained lot of emphasis. The contributions in developing this method are immense and patients all over the globe can benefit from the advancements. In this method, it is no longer about the patient

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    The purpose of this paper is to analyze a video entitled Psychodynamic-Interpersonal Counseling & Psychotherapy (Brooks-Harris &Oliveira-Berry, 2004). The video features Dr. Jeff Brooks-Harris and Dr. Jill Oliveira-Berry demonstrating sixteen skills drawn from psychodynamic and interpersonal approaches to psychotherapy. Essential Elements of Psychodynamic and Interpersonal Approaches to Psychotherapy Psychoanalysis is a unique form of psychological treatment founded by Sigmund Freud and later modified

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    To begin with, insight therapy is known as talk therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Its goal is for clients to gain deeper understanding of the clients’ dreams. According to Coon, the “main goal of psychoanalysis is to reduce internal conflicts that lead to emotional suffering (Coon 513). There are different categories under insight therapy. You have free association. It is in which clients express their thoughts and feelings full as exactly as they occur. In dream analysis therapy, a therapist

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    Introduction I am developing an understanding of two of the most utilised approaches in counselling psychotherapy. These are the person centered and psychodynamic perspectives. I seek to explore my development and attunement to the concepts we have been introduced to by facilitating my own learning. Also I isolate difficulties that have arisen and explain how I have overcome these obstacles. This will aid my continual development towards becoming a helper. This piece is my own reflexive account on

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    Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy (STPP) focuses on uncovering the root of emotional suffering. Followers of this therapeutic approach argue against individuals having free will. Our early life experiences and biological drives determine the motivations of the unconscious, which control our actions, thoughts, and behaviors. During our first few years of life, emotions are the predominant form of communication. Having a secure attachment to his or her caretaker

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    Comparing Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Person-Centered Psychology The counseling profession has a broad spectrum of possibilities when it comes to choosing which psychological approach to take. The field of counseling takes many forms and offers many career options, from school counseling to marriage and family therapy. As there are numerous styles in existence, it is important to be aware of the many approaches available to take. For my research two psychological approaches, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

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    psychological approaches, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Person-Centered Psychology, will be critically analyzed and discussed in depth in order to compare the techniques as well as effectiveness of each. Foundation of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy was developed by Sigmund Freud during the Victorian Era in Vienna, Austria. Sigmund Freud’s psychological works set the base for the profession of psychology as well as the practice of modern psychotherapy. Freud believed human

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    Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

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    Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Abstract This essay describes the purpose, goal, method and several other factors related to psychodynamic psychotherapy. It describes that it is a therapy used to deal with the emotional matters of the patients. An emphasis is made on the therapeutic alliance in psychodynamic psychotherapy. In addition to this, certain other concepts such as transference and counter transference, interpretation, boundary issues and defense mechanism is

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    Compare and contrast CBT and psychodynamic approaches to counselling focusing particularly on trauma and PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder): Theory and therapy. When working with clients in today’s society it’s extremely important to take into consideration the specific needs of each individual. Serious contemplation is given to the approaches and methods regarding the client’s need and presenting matters. Trauma appears in many forms in society, even from the 1960’s due to the impact on returning

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