Study Notes on Neo-Freudian Psychoanalytic Therapies

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to Post- and Neo-Freudian Psychoanalytic Therapies, highlighting definitions and significant terms.

Neo-Freudian Psychoanalytic Therapies

Therapies that evolved from Freud's theories, focusing on ego and relationships rather than solely on the id.

Individuation

A psychological process where a person strives to become a whole individual, often occurring in the second half of life.

Ego Psychology

A branch of psychology emphasizing the role of the ego in development and its function in social relationships.

Self-Realization

The process of developing one's innate capacities and a healthy self-image, emphasized by Karen Horney.

Attachment Theory

A psychological model that describes the dynamics of long-term interpersonal relationships, particularly between children and caregivers.

Projective Identification

A therapeutic technique where a part of the internal experience is projected onto the therapist to facilitate emotional understanding.

Defensive Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used to cope with anxiety and maintain self-image, often studied in ego psychology.

Countertransference

The therapist's emotional reactions to the client which can provide insight into the therapeutic relationship.

Selfobject

Internalized experiences of others that form part of the self, crucial in Kohut's Self Psychology.

Brief Psychodynamic Therapy

A time-limited approach that focuses on intrapsychic conflicts and aims to achieve change through a corrective emotional experience.