the most important dimensions in psychotherapeutic diagnosis

Question 1

The main goal in psycho terms

Answer 1

The ability to fulfill essential needs

To reach a state of psychic health, in a harmonic way without harming or conflicting with others or society

To determine where a patient is in their motivational stage of solving their problem

Question 2

Essential needs

Answer 2

Feelings of safety, affection, friendship and intimacy, acceptance, sexuality, workplace relationships,

Question 3

Psychological Barriers to realizing needs

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Answer 3

Abandonment - feels they can’t rely on others

Mistrust - feels that others overtly want to abuse or harm them

Shame, Defectiveness - if they reveal themselves to others they will be humilliated

Emotional deprivation - feels they cannot expect support or appreciation from others

Question 4

Coping mechanisms

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Answer 4

Internalization - thinking all events are due to their own faults

Repression - having selective attention, avoiding consciously thinking about their feelings or emotions, failing to acknowledge how it affects their behaviors

Externalization - Impulsivity, prone to angry outburts and blaming others for their faults or problems.

Question 5

Assessing degree of motivation (stages of motivation)

Answer 5

Pre-contemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Taking action
Maintenance
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