After successful completion of this week’s module, the student will be able to:
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Compare and contrast the key concepts and principles in traditional psychoanalytic vs relational psychodynamic approaches.
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Summarize and identify the role of transference and countertransference in the therapeutic process.
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Explain the application of some techniques commonly used: free association, interpretation, dream analysis, and the analysis and interpretation of resistance and transference.
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Describe and infer contemporary trends in psychoanalytically-oriented therapy.
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Analyze the strengths and the shortcoming of psychodynamic approaches.
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Develop self-awareness of how theoretical models correspond with personal values and views on change.
Required Readings & Resources
Corey, G. (2024).
Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (11th ed.).
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Chapter 4: “Psychoanalytic Therapy”
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Chapter 5: “Adlerian Therapy”
The Psychoanalytic Approach
Links to an external site.
Psychodynamic Therapy Role-Play – Defense Mechanisms and Free Association
Links to an external site.
What is Adlerian Therapy?
Links to an external site.
Adlerian Therapy Role-Play – “Acting as if” Technique
Links to an external site.
Gwen Therapy Videos:
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Chapter 4: Psychoanalytic (Psychodynamic) Therapy
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Links to an external site.
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Chapter 5: Adlerian Therapy
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Links to an external site.
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Part A-Discussion Topic: Discussion: Psychoanalytic Therapy
Discussion: Psychoanalytic Therapy
Review the
Discussion Requirements
for this course before responding to the prompt below.
According to Freud, our behavior is determined by irrational forces, unconscious motivations, and biological and instinctual drives as they evolve through psychosexual stages.
Play the following videos as many times as you wish to understand psychoanalytic theory:
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The Psychoanalytic Approach
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Links to an external site.
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Psychodynamic Therapy Role-Play – Defense Mechanisms and Free Association
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Links to an external site.
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Chapter 4: Psychoanalytic (Psychodynamic) Therapy
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Links to an external site.
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After watching the videos and reading this week’s chapters, respond critically to the following prompts:
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Consider the Freudian constructs of transference and countertransference. Do you think they can be used productively in a therapeutic context? How might you deal with a client’s transference? What about your own countertransference?
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After watching the two role-play videos, how do you use psychoanalytic theory to help those clients (based on your textbook reading of psychoanalytic theory)?
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How might psychoanalytic theory and Adlerian theory be integrated to help a client? (Give an example and explain)
Provide at least two article resources (other than the videos) to support your thought process and comments. Citations and the reflection must be formatted according to the APA guidelines.
Part B-Discussion Topic: Discussion: Adlerian Therapy
Discussion: Adlerian Therapy
Review the
Discussion Requirements
for this course before responding to the prompt below.
Adlerian theory believes we all have one basic desire and goal—to belong and to feel significant. He developed the first holistic theory of personality, psychopathology, and psychotherapy that was intimately connected to a humanistic philosophy of living. The theory is centered on seven key concepts: (1) unity of the individual, (2) goal orientation, (3) self-determination and uniqueness, (4) social context, (5) the feeling of community, and (6) mental health, and treatment. The therapy focuses on addressing patients’ feelings of discouragement and inferiority.
Read the chapters and watch the following videos and discuss the prompts:
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What is Adlerian Therapy?
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Links to an external site.
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Adlerian Therapy Role-Play – “Acting as if” Technique
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Links to an external site.
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Chapter 5: Adlerian Therapy
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Links to an external site.
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Prompts:
· In your own words, what is Adlerian theory? Explain how Adlerian theory relates to a client in the therapeutic process. What is its purpose in the process?
· Consider your own relationship with your parents and Gwen’s relationship with her parents. How might issues related to these relationships play out in a therapeutic context?
· If you were to use the Adlerian technique – “Acting as if” with Gwen – how do you see it playing out in the therapeutic process?
Provide at least two article resources (other than the videos) to support your thought process and comments. Citations and the reflection must be formatted according to the APA guidelines.
Part C-Essay: Integrating Theories
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Write a 500-word essay discussing how you would integrate psychoanalytic and Adlerian theories into your therapeutic process. Consider these concepts:
· How would each theory complement the other to bring about an effective and efficient process for the client?
· What techniques could be used together to produce a higher discovery for the client resulting in a more positive experience and outcome?
· Why would you integrate these techniques and theories?
Provide at least two article resources (other than the videos) to support your thought process and comments. Citations and the reflection must be formatted according to the APA guidelines.
Your grade will be determined according to the Reflection/Essay Rubric embedded in this assignment.
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