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Theories of psychotherapy and counselling. - Coggle Diagram
Theories of psychotherapy and counselling.
psychodynamic approaches
psychoanalysis
Freud believed that our natural urges, especially related to sex, shape who we become
the goal of psychoanalysis is to uncover unconscious thoughts and feelings that influence behaviour
achieved through free association, dream analysis, and exploring past experiences and relationships.
Jungian analysis and therap
y
Jungian therapy helps people understand these unconscious parts through dreams and symbols from different cultures.
The goal of Jungian therapy is promote self-discovery and personal growth
Jungian therapy is achieved through dream analysis, exploring active imagination, fostering dialogue between conscious and unconscious mind :
Adlerian therapy
Alfred Adler thought that our personality forms in childhood based on family relationships
the goal of Adlerian therapy is develop a sense of belonging, slef-esteem, and social interest
Adlerian therapy is achieved through exploring childhood experiences, identifying and challenging mistaken beliefs.
Existential therapy
Existential psychotherapy is a philosophical way of understanding human life that focuses on big themes like life and death, freedom, responsibility, finding meaning, and handling feelings of emptiness
The goal of existential therapy is to help individuals confront and understand fundamental issues of existence such as freedom, isolation, meaning, and death.
Feminist therapy
Feminist therapy focusing on gender and cultural roles, power differences, and their impact on development, parenting, and job roles, tackle these inequalities by changing both individual behaviors and societal structures
The goal of feminist therapy is to empower women by addressing challenging social inequalities, enhancing self-esteem, promoting autonomy,and personal growth.
Achieved through collaborative therapeutic relationships, exploring issues of power and privilege, promoting awareness of societal influences on identity, encouraging expression of feelings.