This set of notes will provide a concise understanding of the foundations of Freudian theory, considering Freud’s Topographical Model of the human mind, and consider Freud’s Structural Model of Personality and Freud’s Psychosexual stages of development.
1. Understand the foundations of Freudian theory.
2. Understand the main concepts of Freudian theory.
3. Consider Freud’s Topographical Model of the human mind.
4. Consider Freud’s Structural Model of Personality and Freud’s Psychosexual stages of
development.
1.
What is the psychodynamic therapy? A framework by Sigmund Freud which
explains the origin of abnormal/normal
human behaviour, personality and mental
disorders.
What is psychoanalysis? Psychoanalysis is a specific form of
psychotherapy but also a comprehensive
theory which explains underlying human
behaviour and mental functioning. Includes
the role of the unconscious mind, repressed
memories, and emotions through stages of
life.
What is psychotherapy? Psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach
which aims to overcome psychological and
emotional challenges to improve their well-
being.
Psychodynamic Therapy v Psychoanalysis: a. Psychodynamic therapy is based on
Freud’s classic psychoanalysis.
b. Tends to be more intensive and
lengthier.
c. Psychodynamic can be brief and
lasts up to 15 sessions.
d. Similar techniques to psychoanalysis
Freud’s Background: a. The psychodynamic tradition was
born out of the work by Freud
during the late 1800’s and early
1900’s.
b. He trained as a medical doctor then
Research post as a
Neurophysiologist
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