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Section F - Psychodynamic Approaches & Ego State Work Flashcards

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In which situations is it appropriate to use Psychoanalytic & Psychodynamic therapies?

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  1. Couples issues that involve relationship dynamics
  2. Individuals with relationship issues as major concerns
  3. Issues associated with trust, betrayal, abandonment, rejection, isolation, attachment, distancing, intimacy, or object relations
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What image is used by Psychoanalysts to describe the relationship between our conscious and unconscious?

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An Iceberg - the ‘conscious’ thoughts that are visible above the surface are only a fraction compared the the ‘unconscious’ that is below the surface.

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In Psychoanalytic theory, how can you access the unconscious?

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  1. Hypnosis
  2. Free Association
  3. Transference
  4. Slips of the tongue
  5. Dreams
  6. Projective tests
  7. Subliminal cues
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What does the psychoanalytic tradition believe about early life experiences?

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That they are highly influential in determining relationship patterns later in life.

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In Psychoanalytic theory, what are the three points of the ‘Therapeutic Triangle’?

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  1. Relationship with Therapist
  2. Relationships with ‘significant others’ (adult/adolescence)
  3. Formative relationship with parents/guardians
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In the Psychoanalytic ‘Therapeutic Triangle,’ what connects all three points?

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Paraverbal and nonverbal cues

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What are the paraverbal markers that usually generate intensity when working with couples? (Psychodynamic)

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  1. Tone of voice
  2. Pitch of voice
  3. Pace of speech
  4. Halts or hesitations in speech
  5. Sighs
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What are the nonverbal markers that usually generate intensity when working with couples? (Psychodynamic)

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  1. Facial expression
  2. Body posture or hand gestures
  3. Walking away/leaving the area
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What is Transference (psychodynamic)?

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Internalizations of childhood parental dynamics that influence the nature and intensity of interactions with the therapist.

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What is Countertransference (psychodynamic)?

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Similar to transference, but when a therapist’s early childhood relationship experiences impact how the therapist responds to the client.

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What is Dissociation?

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Mild detachment from immediate surroundings to more severe detachment from physical and emotional experience. (from Wikipedia)

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What are some Defenses identified by psychoanalytic theory?

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  • Repression
  • Rationalization
  • Projection
  • Sublimation
  • Denial
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What is the ‘Shadow’ in Analytical (Jungian) Psychology?

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The unconscious, unaccepted or unrecognized parts of the self – usually negative.

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What is the ‘Relational Trauma Matrix’?

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The technique of establishing and connecting the first, worst, most recent and future anticipated occurrence of a trauma or emotion. e.g. rejection, humiliation, deception, abandonment, intentional harm

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When is it appropriate to use the Ericksonian Split-Body Hypnosis Exercise?

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a) when there are observed conflict markers
b) client is ‘stuck’ on making a decision
c) client isn’t moving forward after typical verbal rational/cognitive strategies

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In the Ericksonian Split-Body Hypnosis Exercise, what are the items that the client should choose for each of the two decision options?

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  1. Ages & stages
  2. People
  3. Places
  4. Time of day
  5. Season
  6. Colours
  7. Temperature
  8. Emotions
  9. Faces
  10. Things said
  11. Sound/Movement/Fragrance
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What are the five ‘roles’ in the ‘Ego States’ model?

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  1. Critical Parent
  2. Nurturing Parent
  3. Adult
  4. Adaptive Child
  5. Free Child
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What are some phrases the Critical Parent in the ‘Ego States’ model would say?

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  • You should/n’t have…
  • You must/n’t do…
  • You have to…
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What are some phrases the Nurturing Parent in the ‘Ego States’ model would say?

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  • You’re a good person
  • You don’t deserve this harsh treatment
  • Take it easy! You deserve a break today!
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What role does the ‘Adult’ play in the Ego States model?

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  • To coordinate and mediate between other states.
  • Rational, objective decision-making
  • Balance and perspective
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What characterizes the Free Child in the Ego States model?

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  • Creativity, spontaneity, joy
  • Anger and rebellion
  • Large motor physical activities
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What questions characterize the Adaptive Child in the Ego States model?

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  • What do I have to do to be loved/accepted
  • How can I avoid being rejected or abandoned?
  • like a child, has no time perspective
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What is an effective way to help a client shift from Adaptive child back into Adult in the Ego States Model?

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Encourage the client to engage in ‘Free child’ activities as a way of shifting back into ‘Adult’

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What are two exercise/techniques that can utilize Ego States to restore balance to thought and life patterns?

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  • Cognitive-Behavioural ‘filtering - the Adult filters the messages from Critical Parent
  • Egograms - histograms that illustrate the primary voices at present and the ideal balance
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What is ‘Ego State Deprivation’?

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When a particular ego state, such as Free Child, does not ‘have a voice’ in a clients life.

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What is the ‘Future Self’ exercise that utilizes Ego States?

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Instructing a client to imagine a chat with an older version of themselves and what advice that older self would give..

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What are the 3 C’s in Adlerian theory?

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  1. To be Connected
  2. To feel Capable
  3. To feel significant, to Count
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When is it appropriate to utilize Adlerian approaches?

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  1. Parent training/education in groups
  2. Analyzing sibling relationships
  3. Guiding ‘blended families’ through transition
  4. School based concerns
  5. Adult difficulties/anxieties re: social relationships
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In Adlerian theory, what are the components of a ‘life-style’?

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  1. Convictions about ‘what is’ (incl. self-concept and ‘world image’)
  2. Ideals (incl. significant issues of life and moral judgements)
  3. Conclusions about behaviour (incl. the goals and the methods)
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What is the overall process of Adlerian psychotherapy?

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  1. Establishment of cooperative relationship
  2. Analysis & Assessment of lifestyle
  3. Interpretation resulting in insight
  4. Reorientation phase
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In Adlerian theory, what is Family Orientation?,

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The use of ‘Ordinal Position’ and ‘Parent Child interaction’, ‘Family Atmosphere, Family Values, Family Themes, and Unconscious vs. Conscious relationships in family therapy.

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