Classical Psychoanalysis

Question 1

Steps in Psychoanalysis

Answer 1

Steps in Psychoanalysis
Confrontation – pt shown that he is behaving in a neurotic way (eg consistently late to tx)

Clarification – trying to understand why, what, or how pt is resisting, issues motivating bx are explored

Interpretation – It gradually increases a client’s insight into the reasons underlying current feelings and bxs, leads to insight (gain insight into connection btwn current bx and unconscious material),

catharsis (emotional release resulting from the recall of unconscious material)

working through.
Working through – assimilation of insights into the personality