Origins and Social Context
This method of inducing someone into a dream-like state was an early influence on psychoanalysis
Hypnosis
Part of Freud’s Theory of Psychosexual Development in which a patient reverts back to a previous developmental stage
Regression
This psychodynamic theory emphasizes the importance of a client reflecting on their thoughts and feelings as a means of developing mastery and competence with regard to presenting challenges
Ego psychology
This is one of the functions of the ego
Awareness / identity / judgement
The inability for hypnotized patients to associate their difficulties with symptoms upon awakening led to this discovery
Unconscious mind
A coping mechanism in which a person separates from their painful memory, altering the memory’s feeling and impact which is often used by victims of abuse attached to it, thereby altering the idea’s emotional meaning and impact. It is a core defense among incest survivors and among adults who were abused as children.
Dissociation
This theory emphasizes on the healthy functioning of individuals.
Psychodynamic theory
Types of therapy in which psychodynamic approaches can be useful
Person-centered therapy / Empowerment therapy
This economic phenomenon created the social context that social workers sought to respond to with new analytic methodologies
Industrialization
Tom’s parents are devoted evangelicals, while he is a devout atheist. This creates a lot of tension for him internally, and in his relationship with his parents. Tom feel’s a lot of guilt for deviating from his family of origin. According to Control Mastery Theory, Tom is experiencing this unconscious pathogenic belief
Separation guilt
Many proponents of ego psychology believe that the tradition of this provides a valid means of considering its effectiveness
Case studies
How this concept is relevant to us as social workers
Provides a more holistic idea of the client's situation and best approach practices