Psychoanalytic Counseling and Adlerian Counseling

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to Psychoanalytic and Adlerian counseling approaches.

Psychoanalytic Counseling

A therapeutic approach developed by Sigmund Freud that focuses on bringing unconscious thoughts and feelings to consciousness to resolve psychological issues.

Sigmund Freud

The father of psychoanalysis, born May 6, 1856, whose work on the unconscious mind and personality theory remains influential.

Unconscious Mind

A key concept in psychoanalysis, referring to the part of the mind that houses repressed thoughts, feelings, and memories influencing behavior.

Catharsis

The release of repressed emotions through therapeutic processes, allowing individuals to confront and deal with internal conflicts.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used to protect a person from anxiety and the negative effects of unconscious thoughts.

Dream Analysis

A psychoanalytic technique where dreams are interpreted to uncover unconscious thoughts and emotions.

Free Association

A technique in psychoanalysis where the patient speaks freely about thoughts, allowing unconscious material to surface.

Transference

A phenomenon in psychoanalysis where clients project feelings from past relationships onto the therapist.

Resistance

A client's reluctance to bring repressed thoughts or emotions into consciousness during therapy.

Alfred Adler

A prominent psychiatrist who founded Individual Psychology, emphasizing social influences and striving for superiority rather than Freud's focus on sexual and aggressive drives.

Inferiority Complex

A concept developed by Adler that suggests feelings of inadequacy can lead individuals to overcompensate in other areas of life.

Holism of Personality

The idea highlighted by Adler that an individual must be viewed as a whole, rather than focusing on isolated parts of behavior.

Encouragement

A key therapeutic technique in Adlerian counseling aimed at fostering self-belief and promoting positive change in clients.

Socratic Method

A form of dialogue used in counseling to provoke critical thinking and uncover underlying motivations.

Five Basic Mistakes

Common cognitive errors identified by Adler that hinder personal growth, including overgeneralization and faulty values.

Blank-Screen Approach

A psychoanalytic technique where the therapist maintains neutrality and anonymity to facilitate open communication from the client.