Chapter 9: Psychoanalytic, Adlerian, and Humanistic Theories

Theory Defined

A model that counselors use as a guide to hypothesize about the formation of possible solutions to a problem.

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Theory into Practice

Counselors tend to connect theories versus create new ones (current trend)

Counselors must consider intrapersonal, interpersonal, and external factors of clients and few theories blend all these dimensions together

60-70% identify as eclectic

Average 4.4 theories

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3 Orientations

Psychoanalytic

Adlerian

Humanistic: 3 separate theories

Person-centered

Existential

Gestalt

Psychoanalytic Theory

Sigmund Freud

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Human Nature Concepts

Conscious, Preconscious, and Unconscious

Id, Ego, and Superego

Psychosexual Developmental Stages

Defense Mechanisms

Structure of Personality

ID (biological) – demanding, pleasure oriented, unconscious

EGO (psychological) – reality oriented, balances ID and environment, “executive of the mind”

SUPEREGO (social) – perfection oriented, moralisticSee Attachment for instructions.
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