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BEHAVIOR
THEORIES
Over250 theories of human
behavior and therapy
compete for attention in the
marketplace of ideas and
practice.
Passive-aggression - Indirectly
expressing anger.
While all defense mechanisms
can be unhealthy, they can also
be adaptive and allow us to
function normally.
The greatest problems arise when
defense mechanisms are
overused in order to avoid dealing
with problems.
Psychoanalytic Techniques
Free Association (Talking therapy)
Individual reports immediately without censoring any
feelings or thoughts
Interpretation
Counselor points out, explains, and teaches the
meanings of whatever is revealed
Dream Analysis
Dreams are the “royal road to the unconscious”
Dreams can be productively worked with in a group
setting
Client can share and explore dreams during the
counseling session
Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 6 (5) 31
Evaluation of Psychoanalytic Approach
This is essentially a
common sense approach to
helping people by tailoring
therapy to the needs of the
individual client..
Eclectic or Integrative Theory
B = Behavior
A = Affect
S = Sensations
I = Images
C = Cognitions