Ego Psych -> Neo-Freudian Psychoanalytic Therapies

4 Groups of Post + Neo-Freudian Psychoanalytic Techniques

1. Analytical Psych (Jung)

2. Ego Psych (Horney, Sullivan, Anna Freud)

3. Object Relations Theorists (Klein, Bowlby, Sullivan, Mahler)

4. Self Psych (Kohut)

Horney + Anna Freud

Developers of Ego Psych

Ego Psych

Emphasized the ego instead of the id + placed focus on self-image + relationships

Karen Horney

1st to challenge Freud’s Oedipus from a woman’s pov

Erik Erikson

Emphasized the connection b/w the superego + bio drives in the dev of identity; Theory of psychosocial stages of dev

Harry Stack Sullivan

Emphasized importance of interpersonal relationships

Self-Realization (Horney)

Developing one’s innate capacities, emotions, + interests; Optimistic + developmental view of human nature

Self awareness, healthy relationships, responsible, make good decision

Horney’s View of Human Nature

Optimistic + dev view of human nature

Neurosis + Basic Anxiety (Horney)

Hostile environments lead to kids dev insecurity + basic anxiety, which lead to neurotic conflicts

3 styles of relating

1. Moving towards ppl

2. Moving against ppl

3. Moving away from ppl

What do hostile environments do to kids according to Horney?

Dev insecurity + basic anxiety → this leads to neurotic conflicts

3 Styles of Relating (Horney)

1. Moving towards ppl

2. Moving against ppl

3. Moving away from ppl

Neurosis + Basic Anxiety (Horney)

Real Self (Horney)

The alive, unique, and spontaneous center of the human personality - representing our true potential, feelings, and capacity for constructive growth; Vital, authentic core of your being containing your unique potential for growth

Idealized Self (Horney)

A grandiose, perfect mental picture that a neurotic individual creates to replace their insecure, devalued real self

Despised Self (Horney)

The negative, self-hating view of one's actual self that develops when a person fails to meet the impossible, perfect standards of their idealized self

Actual Self (Horney)

The objective, everyday person you currently are - including all your flaws, habits, and realities

Culture + Environment (Horney)

They shape personality

Horney + View on Penis Envy

Women do not have penis envy (proposed by Freud), they envy the freedom + power that men have

Optimistic Approach Beliefs (Horney)

Belief that ppl can resolve deep inner conflicts + belief that ppl can grow/dev

What is Therapist’s role? (Horney)

To help ppl gain insight into their conflicts + help ppl dev capacity for self realization + joy

What kind of therapeutic relationship does Horney’s style of ego psych have?

Collaborative therapeutic approach

Does Horney’s ego psych explore culture, social, fam, + life context?

Yes

Free Association (Horney)

Technique where a person says whatever comes to mind without editing or censoring their thoughts; Used to recall feelings + repressed memories that can lead to catharsis

May create a chain of association; Also a psychoanalytic technique

Dream Analysis (Horney)

Process of exploring the manifest + latent content of dreams to discover clues into the unconscious; Manifest content + latent content; Also a psychoanalytic technique

Interpretation (Horney)

Elucidating the meaning behind the unconscious; Also a psychoanalytic technique

Analysis for Horney’s Ego Psych

A cooperative journey b/w therapist + client

What is essential for therapists to do in Horney’s ego psych?

To create a safe space + accepting space to encourage clients to use free association + share dreams; Should listen deeply + help clients become aware of their defenses

Child Development (Anna Freud)

Children are dependent on mothers then become emotionally self-reliant; Important to strengthen ego to help ppl gain control over id + engage in healthy behav

Role of mother is essential to child dev → impacts attachment style

Why should ego be strengthened for child dev (Anna Freud)?

To help ppl gain control over id + engage in healthy behav

Child Development (Anna Freud)

Role of Mother (Anna Freud)

Essential to child dev; Impacts attachment style

Child Development (Anna Freud)

Ego Defenses (Anna Freud)

Ppl use defense mechanisms to cope with anxiety; Anxiety stems from unacceptable urges from id + harmful threats from superego

What does anxiety stem from (Anna Freud)?

Stems from unacceptable urges from id + harmful threats to superego

Ego Defenses (Anna Freud)

Therapeutic Relationship for Ego Psych (Anna Freud)

Pos + collab therapeutic relationship; Optimistic, holistic, flexible

Overall Goals of Ego Psych (Anna Freud)

Help clients adapt to their environ better + use healthier coping skills instead of defenses

Child Psychoanalysis + Adult Psychoanalysis (Anna Freud)

To restructure childhood dev issues

Developmental Assessment (Anna Freud)

Exploring development of people by focusing on positive growth and areas of impairment

Ex. Diagnostic or Metapsychogical Profile + the Hampstead Psychoanalytic Index

Diagnostic or Metapsychogical Profile + the Hampstead Psychoanalytic Index (Anna Freud)

Types of developmental assessment

Child Psychoanalysis Def (Anna Freud)

Insight into children’s experiences; Use of toys + stories rather than interp → focus on current life situations rather than repressed materials

Child Psychoanalysis Focus (Anna Freud)

Focus on current life situations rather than repressed material; Focus on child dev, assessment, treatment

Environment + Social Support Significance (Anna Freud)

Changing the environ + social interactions is essential to promote adequate parenting + social support

Horney’s Impact on Modern Ego Psych

Healthy relationship with parents is essential

Sullivan’s Impact on Modern Ego Psych

Impact on ego psych, self psych, phenomenological approaches, interpersonal/relational psychotherapy, + family systems therapy

Impact on Modern Ego Psych

Anna Freud’s Impact on Modern Ego Psych

Child psychoanalysis + developmentally approp interventions

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