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Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory
Grand Canyon University
CNL-500: Theories and Models of Counseling
, FREUD’S PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY 2
Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory
Introduction
Counseling theory is critical to organized practice and to the establishment of
therapeutic procedure. According to Sperry (2016), Psychoanalysis theory was introduced by
Freud and until to date, it remains conceptualize as the first theoretical orientation that has
enhanced counseling. Furthermore, under Freud's Psychoanalytical hypothesis human
conduct is clarified on clashes that create dependent on a person's oblivious sexual and
hostility drives. It is imperative to take note that, as to meet the standards of society, an
individual may endeavor to control these drives which definitely may create a contention
inside people.Note that, the three structures that interact together resulting in this conflict
include id, ego, and super-ego (Sperry, 2016). The oblivious id works on a pleasure rule
fulfilling prompt needs without reference to outer outcomes, while the cognizant super-inner
self depends on meeting desires that centers around the standard of society. Modern
counseling is not highly dependent on psychoanalytic theory, but the value of Freud’s work is
considered essential because all theories are related to these early theories of counseling
(Bell, 2018). The case study of Ana provides information of the workings of psychoanalytic
theory as it is applied in the practical setting.
Discussion
Goals and Intervention Strategies
In this theory, there are four key components when focusing on goals of counseling
based on psychoanalytic perspective. The first key component involves uncovering inner
subconscious issues of the client. The second is to promote self-exploration of the client to
uncover problems (Bell, 2018). The third component is to explore previous pain to determine
the current impact, and the forth component involve the ability to examine what the current
Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory
Grand Canyon University
CNL-500: Theories and Models of Counseling
, FREUD’S PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY 2
Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory
Introduction
Counseling theory is critical to organized practice and to the establishment of
therapeutic procedure. According to Sperry (2016), Psychoanalysis theory was introduced by
Freud and until to date, it remains conceptualize as the first theoretical orientation that has
enhanced counseling. Furthermore, under Freud's Psychoanalytical hypothesis human
conduct is clarified on clashes that create dependent on a person's oblivious sexual and
hostility drives. It is imperative to take note that, as to meet the standards of society, an
individual may endeavor to control these drives which definitely may create a contention
inside people.Note that, the three structures that interact together resulting in this conflict
include id, ego, and super-ego (Sperry, 2016). The oblivious id works on a pleasure rule
fulfilling prompt needs without reference to outer outcomes, while the cognizant super-inner
self depends on meeting desires that centers around the standard of society. Modern
counseling is not highly dependent on psychoanalytic theory, but the value of Freud’s work is
considered essential because all theories are related to these early theories of counseling
(Bell, 2018). The case study of Ana provides information of the workings of psychoanalytic
theory as it is applied in the practical setting.
Discussion
Goals and Intervention Strategies
In this theory, there are four key components when focusing on goals of counseling
based on psychoanalytic perspective. The first key component involves uncovering inner
subconscious issues of the client. The second is to promote self-exploration of the client to
uncover problems (Bell, 2018). The third component is to explore previous pain to determine
the current impact, and the forth component involve the ability to examine what the current
