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.
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Effectiveness
Cognitive Behavioral Approach
Philosophical Origins
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Humanistic Approach
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Family Systems Approach
Philosophical Origins
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Family Systems Approach Cont.
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CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
Psychodynamic approach. (2017). Retrieved from https://www.simplypsychology.org/psychodynamic.html