This essay is based upon a study of my personal reflections, emotions and opinions of the five major psychotherapy theoretical frameworks that I have studied over a five week period as part of a postgraduate diploma in psychology: psychoanalysis; behaviour therapy; person-centred and humanistic therapies; cognitive behaviour therapy; and family therapy. The purpose is to assist in determining which framework is the best fit for me as a future therapist based on my personality, life experiences and
Review of Interventions That Apply Scripture in Psychotherapy Summary Garzon (2005) seeks to describe ways in which a therapist may use Scripture within psychotherapy interventions and to increase the awareness of therapists in these techniques. He bases this description by utilizing a case study by the name of George. Garzon contemplates issues surrounding scripture interventions. The article proceeds to relate interventions that use implicit scripture, psycho educational, theo educational
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
Transference-focused psychotherapy (TFP) is a treatment for Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). TFP’s goal is to address the defense mechanisms that prevent realistic and integrated representative dyads of the self and others. A dyad is something that consists of two elements. For instance, an NPD patient’s internal dyad of their grandiose self and their devalued other. TFP combines an NPD patient’s external life with their unconscious processes. TFP is administered twice a week. Individuals
Psychotherapy-Based Supervision Approaches Psychotherapy-based models of supervision are treated just like a natural extension of the therapy itself. Falender and Shafaanske (2008, p.9) wrote that it is the theoretical orientation which informs the observation and the selection of clinical data, which are then used for discussion not only in supervision, but also the data's meaning and relevance. In line with this assertion, this paper will provide for the summary of two psychotherapy-based supervision
Healing: A Comparative Study of Psychotherapy Name Institution A Review of Dr. Jerome and Julia Frank’s Book; Persuasion and Healing: A Comparative Study of Psychotherapy Introduction In an attempt to further examine the nature of the therapeutic process and its effects on change, Jerome Frank joined forces with his daughter, Julia Frank, as co-author to the latest edition of his book called, Persuasion and healing: A comparative study of psychotherapy. The book’s main theoretical model
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 behavior
The field of psychotherapy has undergone sensational change. Analysis &humanistic, counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy & existential psychology, as well as mindfulness and other approaches, has been subject to discussion and debate, “it is purposed that confusion and anxiety could inccur the need to choose from such a broad array of services on offer, by any potential client” (Carbonell, 2017) This essay provides a synopsis of two unique sorts of treatment namely Existential therapy and Cognitive
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 and Person-Centered
Person-Centered Psychotherapy and Carl Rogers Carl Rogers (1902-1987) is the founder of person-centered psychotherapy approach. Person-centered psychotherapy, which is one of the most popular approaches in modern psychology, is a sub-group of humanistic-existential counseling. The other two approaches under this umbrella are existential counseling and gestalt counseling. (Gehart, 2015) Rogers was born into a highly conservative Protestant Christian family in Greater Chicago area. He became interested