![]() By Sarah Mudd, PLPC Freud was the father of psychology, which brought about a new wave of thinking in the field of psychology. Many theories evolved due to psychoanalysis and their influence can be felt in the field today. Two of the main aspects of Freud's theory include the interaction of conscious and unconscious thoughts and feelings.
Psychodynamics helps us see that all behaviors have underlying meaning. For example, I do my notes and research for clients, I do laundry at home. The meaning behind these behaviors is to properly treat my clients, take care of my family, and keep my household running smoothly. Clients' behavior also has meaning. Being late, missing appointments, acting aggressively or crying all have meaning behind them. The theory of psychodynamics helps us look deeper into the individual to truly understand what is happening. A missed appointment to a doctor could be a variety of possibilities: Being tired, not feeling like going, or not liking the doctor. By watching these underlying cues of others, we can understand them better than only hearing their story. Sarah Mudd is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor at Unlimited Potential Counseling & Education Center in O’Fallon (MO #2016013189). Sarah is under the clinical supervision of Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC (MO #2012026754).
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Austin
8/28/2016 02:52:41 pm
A fantastic overview for people to grasp a better understanding of the dynamics that you specialize in. Great article Sarah Mudd!
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