The in-class counseling practice exercises gave a great insight into the various counseling theories and techniques. By role playing, I was able to better understand the challenges and benefits of the theories and how it applies to the current field of counseling. In the following, I will attempt to communicate my experience both at an academic level and spiritual level. The psychoanalytic theory was founded by Sigmund Freud. This theory is used in psychotherapy as a process of investigating and treating personality disorders. The idea behind this theory is that our childhood experiences are directly related to the way we function in our later years as adults. Freud believed that our mind is made up of both the conscious mind and the unconscious …show more content…
The Adlerian theory, emphasizes on the conscious over the unconscious and its basic assumption is that people are socially motivated. This approach is both humanistic and goal oriented. Adler believed that people 's behavior are purposeful and directed towards a goal. The application of Adler 's counseling theory has four central objectives, that correspond to the four phases of the therapeutic process (Corey, 2013.) Included in these phases is establishing a relationship, assessment, promoting self-awareness and guiding the client into making new choices. During a counseling session, the counselor will ask question in order to get an insight into the client 's lifestyle. For example, they may be asked questions regarding personal relationships with family, friends and acquaintances. Another area that is delved into is their professional life. The counselors ' goal is to educate the client, provide direction and encouragement in order for the client to make new choices and positive changes in their …show more content…
Looking back when I began this session, I was a little apprehensive and lost as to the direction I should take when trying to apply the different theories. Gradually, I gained confidence and through trial and error, I could see that my counselee was becoming more receptive to my techniques. For example, during the first counseling session, I applied the psychoanalysis theory. Since I did not have a clear direction on how to apply the theory, I could sense that the counselee was confused to what I was attempting to convey. If I had to do it all over again, I would have began by clearly stating the objectives and desires results of our session together. I would have explained the need for delving into the past as a means to resolving the counselee 's issues that she was presently struggling with. On our second session, I believe that I gained a positive rapport with the counselee. I came better prepared and executed my plan more efficiently. The theory that I used during our second session was the Adlerian therapy
According to the article, in Adlerian therapy, a therapist's ability to encourage and instill hope in a client is key. The
Sigmund Freud is known as the founding father of psychology. If it wasn’t for Freud and his work psychology probably wouldn’t be around today (Javel, 1999). Although Freud had many followers there were some who didn’t agree with his work and found his work to be very controversial. There were also many who criticized his work, one of his most controversial and criticized work was his psychosexual stages of development and his believes about the famous “Oedipus Complex.” Psychoanalysis is the first known modality used to treat individuals with psychological disorders. Freud’s work was a foundation for many whether they believed in his work or not. From his work other psychologist
From a psychoanalytic perspective, the goal of counseling is to bring unconscious information to the conscious and strengthen the ego by bringing forth the clients energy to conscious processes (Murdock, 2013). Rasmussen & Salhani (2010) states the following regarding the goal of psychoanalytic theory which further supports Murdock’s statement, “we turn to psychoanalytic theory to understand not only the individual’s conscious, rational thinking, but also the unconscious dynamics and motivation” (Rasmussen & Salhani, 2010).
Adlerian, rational emotive behavior, and reality therapy assessments that can help guide the therapist in meeting the client’s needs. In Adlerian, therapy assessments are done through building a relationship with the client while making observations. Therapist can use several forms of assessments that include informal assessment, projective techniques, lifestyle questionnaires, standardized or detailed interview to collect information in regards to lifestyle through protocols and questionnaires about family dynamics and constellations, early recollections, dreams, basic mistakes, and assets. These are used to develop an insight into the client and their actions. According to Dreikurs interpretations, are made in regards to goals and
In regards to the questions and answers, I feel as though my personal approach to counseling is based off of my own priorities I set forth in myself that follow more closely to the aspects of Reality Therapy, and Adlerian Therapy. Though Reality Therapy primarily focuses on the present, it still has some grounding in the past but not as much as Adlerian does. Even knowing this I still feel these two therapies are more closely related to my own belief system. I am in agreement with Reality Therapy, in that we are responsible for the choices we make. I trust that we can exercise great control over our lives, over how we can change to better ourselves, and to better our relationships with those around us. I feel that we all as a society are influenced by basic needs: belonging, survival, freedom, and power, and that these needs can be used as motivational tool when working with clients.
Patients that are being counselled from a Adlerian therapist will be challenged by their current belief their life goals and explore if they are truly obtaining the life and the self that they desire. Through family history, behavior patterns, goal setting and establishing a beneficial and reliable relationships an Adlerian therapist is able to connect with their patient and help them improve their life and obstacles they are battling with. The Adlerian approach to therapy will be applied to Tina Stenson who’s battling
An Adlerian is any person who applies the ideals and principles of Alfred Adler into their work; this does not restrict to just psychologists or counsellors, but instead applies to several occupations such as teachers or doctors. I’m an Adlerian because studying at Adler School of Professional Psychology I can rest assured knowing that once my degree is complete I will have a deep understanding of bringing together Adlerian principles into my counselling profession. Adlerian principles according to NASAP's (2004) newsletter “Adlerian Psychology-Theory of Human Behavior” can divide into different components: lifestyle, social embeddedness, phenomenology, teleology, creativity uniqueness, inferiority feelings, striving for superiority, vertical and level striving, and holism entrenched within all these components. As one notices, Adler had various principles and ideals, therefore if I was to pick just one that I hold dearly, it would be difficult to choose. Yet, in this paper, I will narrow my focus on addressing a few special components that are dear to me and finally select one that is most meaningful. I hope to use this as a base representation of the ideals I will apply in my work as an Adlerian practitioner.
Counseling is professional guidance of the individuals by utilizing psychological methods by collecting historical data, using various techniques of theories, and testing interests and aptitude. However, the responsibility of being Julie therapist is to understand she has a fear of trusting man, due to her childhood with her alcoholic father. Due to this problem, Julie constantly repeats ‘’she will not be fooled again by a man, or will not let herself need or trust men’’. Julie decided to seek for help by going to counseling and want to overcome the way she perceives men. Then Doctor Jerry Corey is her therapist, he approach Julie Casey case with an Adlerian Perspective, rising certain questions, and techniques for her to overcome her
Freud, Jung, and Adler each contributed essential concepts in accordance to one’s personality and environment. Focusing on one’s personality, each theorist assisted in the understanding of personality and each theory is still being used today throughout many therapy sessions. Throughout one’s education, one will go through personal development, seeking to find who he/she is and along the way react to life’s events accordingly. Academic success and developmental are hand in hand, allowing persons to set goals and develop plans to reach each goal. Each theory provides a different aspect in one’s personality which leads to the behaviors of that individual. According to Richard E. Watts, “Adlerian counseling theory affirms that humans are characterized by unity across the broad spectrum of personality-cognitions, affect, and behavior. Style of life, the Adlerian term for personality, is a cognitive blueprint
As a future counselor, I have enjoyed learning about the different techniques and theories of counseling. Understanding each approach is important but I believe that the counselors self knowledge of her or his own values, worldviews and life philosophy is just as important for the counselor to do the job effectively. Each theory that we learned about, I could see being helpful to different people, their circumstance and individual problem. I can see myself using different parts of each in my future career. Currently, I more drawn to the Adlerian theory. I understand and agree when Adler believed that people do have the ability to monitor and control the direction of their lives.The unconscious shapes personality,
Postmodern counseling approaches have begun to challenge the paradigms of modernistic counseling theories. Modern theories emphasize the use of empirically validated treatment approaches to psychotherapy. The modernistic therapy perspective endorses the premise that psychological problems are the result of disturbances in cognitive processes. The focus of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is on helping clients to examine and restructure their core beliefs in order to reorganize one’s behavior. Postmodern approaches to therapy, however, stress the importance of context in people’s social and interpersonal world. The postmodern perspective is interested in the client’s world external to individual dynamics. This paper will compare and contrast the key points, therapeutic relationship, application, contributions, and strengths and limitations of CBT and postmodern versions of therapy.
The psychodynamic theory originated from Sigmund Freud, a medical doctor and philosopher (1856 - 1939) founded in the 1900s. Freud developed his ideas whilst working as a psychiatrist in Vienna, collecting information from his patients such as feelings, thoughts and early childhood experiences.
Taking the techniques of counseling class was a great course that contributed to my evolution as a perspective therapist. Certain skills I already possess such as, great communication, being empathetic, and open to learning. However, throughout the class I learned different therapy policies such as confidentiality, attending skills, and self-awareness. Having knowledge of these basic practices and skills has contributed to me becoming well rounded, self- aware, and a competent perspective counselor. I have made moderate progress towards the learning goals I established for myself in the beginning of the semester. During the beginning of the semester I anticipated learning different counseling approaches, becoming culturally competent, and learning how to be more confident. Throughout the course not much was mentioned about theoretical approaches and how to incorporate the framework into therapy. Nonetheless, the content that I learned allowed me to be more culturally competent, self-aware, and confident. To be culturally competent, it is essential to know basic background information about a client before assisting them. It is imperative to know basic information about a client such as age, sex, and nationality to determine how to assist the individual. Not knowing certain information may contribute to unethical work and a disservice to the
Freud’s psychoanalytic theory is an approach, which other approaches have sprung from. However, Freud’s theory has aspects to it, which I would not use in counseling.
One aspect I found striking was the role of advice giving in counseling. Prior to this class, I knew that counselors did not typically give opinions or advice to lead a client in a certain direction. What I did not know was the entire reasoning behind this. A counselor might avoid giving advice so that a client learns to make his/her own decisions, does not become dependent on the counselor, and to ensure that a client will not later blame the counselor if the counselor’s advice did not turn out well. In this context, I have a better appreciation and understanding of why therapists refrain from telling the client what to do.