PSYCH 270 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Ambivalence
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A treatment paradigm takes its own theorized cause of disorders and proposes a solution for that cause. If the problem is maladaptive learned behaviors, we will help people relearn adaptive ones (cbt) A therapist asks what is the problem? . Then uses her/his specific paradigm to suggest an answer. Then s/he asks, how can i solve the problem? . And again uses her/his specific paradigm to develop a solution. Each paradigm has its own theory of change . A paradigm"s theory of change is the way it thinks therapy will help people get better. Ways to keep conflicts out of awareness or. Deepened understanding of one"s unconscious conflicts, defenses, wishes, and fantasies. Increased awareness of how these things influence oneself. Greater experience of the emotions related to them. Help clients become aware of problematic defenses. Guide clients to use different, more mature/healthy defenses. Speak freely about whatever comes to mind. Guide clients to see contradictions in what they say.
