PS101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Gestalt Therapy, Countertransference, Systematic Desensitization
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Psychological associates - less difficult technical work, assist treatment. Counsellors - trained for guidance social or psychological problems. Social workers - trained w aim to improve those in need of help/welfare. Therapists - skilled in particular type of therapy. Long process using four techniques: a) free association b) catharsis, uncensored verbal stream, engaging client to fully explore intense emotional event safely to release suppressed info, resistance, dream analysis. Editing thoughts bc they are not willing to explore event, shows anxiety surrounding material) Latent content is hidden content w/in dreams, the manifest is how it is remembered by client: a) transference b) countertransference, positive transference = feelings of affection, dependancy + love. Negative: irrational expressions of anger, hatred + disappointment: therapist develops feelings for client (positive/negative) or may associate w other person in life. Realize full potential w goals legitimate to the self.
