PS101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Fritz Perls, Countertransference, Psychodynamics
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Tension between unconscious impulses and the current constraints of life. Conflicts between unconscious/irrational impulses (id) versus harsh social constraints of. Goal: create a level of harmony in the system. Insight = conscious awareness of psychodynamics underlying problems. Verbal stream of thoughts, feelings, or images that enter awareness. Assumed that free associations are predetermined not random. Patient encouraged to explore intense and strong feelings. Feelings that they have repressed for fear of punishment/retaliation. Therapist expects client to try and maintain status quo. Unwillingness or inability to approach discuss certain topics. Enables patient to face painful ideas, desires and experiences. Therapist helps client understand the symbolic meaning of their dreams. Client responds irrationally to therapist like he/she was important figure from client"s past. Over time has feelings (good and/or bad) toward client. Can be a role model for achieving insight. Have to help patient to interpret feelings and the source from earlier experiences (from childhood)
