Depressive Disorder

Depressive Disorder

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Major Approaches to Clinical Psychology: Depressive Disorder

INTRODUCTION

An approach in psychology is a method that is used in diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems and disorders. In Clinical Psychology, there are four major approaches; Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic, and the Family Systems approach. Each approach is used to assess, diagnose and treat a wide array of mental health disorders. This presentation aims to provide a meaningful explanation of each approach, how the approach is used, and the effectiveness the approach, statically speaking.

Psychodynamic Approach

Philosophical Origins

Sigmund Freud

Carl Jung

Erick Erikson

Alder

Goals

Awareness of emotions and unconscious thoughts

Awareness of unresolved issues and how they influence mood

Coping mechanisms

The psychodynamic approach includes all the theories in psychology that see human functioning based upon the interaction of drives and forces within the person, particularly unconscious, and between the different structures of the personality. Freud’s psychoanalysis was the original psychodynamic theory, but the psychodynamic approach as a whole includes all theories that were based on his ideas of psychologists and philosophers , Jung, Erikson and Alder. The psychodynamic theory suggest that early significant relationships have a major influence on who we develop into as an adult, and how we function, behave and deal with emotions. Freud believed that our motives, decisions and feelings are powered by our past experiences that are stored in the unconscious mind (Simplypsychology.org, 2017) .

The goal of psychodynamic therapy is designed to help patients become aware of, and in touch with, the full range of their emotions. By integrating the unconscious elements of their life as a part of their present experience, Psychodynamic therapy helps people understand how their behavior and mood are affected by unresolved issues and unconscious feelings. Once the patient becomes aware of the underlying factors, they have the opportunity to change future thoughts and emotions. This type of therapy is especially helpful to the depressed person, as underlying issues come to light and the psychologists may then apply techniques that promote the development of useful coping mechanisms that help with emotional healing and positive change (Simplypsychology.org, 2017).

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Psychodynamic Approach Cont.

Techniques/Strategies

Affects of Treatment Strategies

Effectiveness

Cognitive Behavioral Approach

Philosophical Origins

Goals

Cognitive Behavioral Approach Cont.…

Techniques/Strategies

Affects of Treatment Strategies

Effectiveness

Humanistic Approach

Philosophical Origins

Goals

Humanistic Approach Cont.…

Techniques/Strategies

Affects of Treatment Strategies

Effectiveness

Family Systems Approach

Philosophical Origins

Goals

Family Systems Approach Cont.

Techniques/Strategies

Affects of Treatment Strategies

Effectiveness

CONCLUSION

REFERENCES

Psychodynamic approach. (2017). Retrieved from https://www.simplypsychology.org/psychodynamic.html

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