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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Psychodynamic Theory

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Psychodynamic Force I – Treatment Application:
Strength and Limitations Although there have been very little empirical research studies given from the veteran’s view regarding positive behavior change as a results of psychoanalytical theories (Lilliengren, & Werbart, 2005). Theorists continues to analyze the strengths and limitations of the founders, Freud and Jung, and have integrated their philosophical views in understanding how the concepts of the unconscious mind, and early parental relationship determine human growth development and personality (Boeree, 2006; Halbur, & Halbur, 2006; Sharf, 2008). The importance of knowing the strengths and limitations of both Freud and Jung can help the therapist understand the usefulness of the theory …show more content…

However; the psychoanalytical theory has its strength and limitations. One of the strengths of this technique is that veterans are able to talk about their dreams and gain insights through the interpretation, clarification, and summarization of these dreams and work on unresolved issues from past experiences in early childhood (Halbur, & Halbur, 2006; Lilliengren, & Werbart, 2005). Another strength recognized by researchers studying Freud psychoanalytical theory is interpreting and analyzing transference (Sharf, 2008). These techniques also help the veteran work through unresolved feelings they have had about their parents from early childhood, correct negative behaviors, and create positive behavioral changes. Although, these techniques have their strengths, they are not without their limitations such as; confrontational process with the veteran, probing the veteran for secretive information to clarify and bring insight to an issue, in an addition to the long term therapeutic process that can be time consuming and costly to the veteran (Sharf, 2008; Halbur, & Halbur, …show more content…

Based on my analysis of the strengths and limitations of Freud’s psychoanalytical theory and Jung’s analytical theory, it is clear that the focus of both theories is on the early developmental stages of a child’s life. In the early stages, a child can become stuck in one of those stages and create difficulty in their personality and behavior (Sharf, 2008). Research has shown (Lilliengren, & Werbart, 2005), that psychoanalytical theories are useful for the curative aspects of a veteran’s behavior. The viability of Freudian and Jungian theories is continuing to be researched from a therapist point of view (Lilliengren, & Werbart, 2005). However; more research is needed related to how the veteran views each theory, and how it is incorporate into psychotherapy (Lilliengren, & Werbart, 2005). The intentions are to use some of Freud’s and Jung’s theoretical techniques in an integrative perspective as needed for the

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