Psychoanalytic Therapy

Conference 2 Personal reflexions
TEXTBOOK: Corey, G. (2013). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy. (9th Edition) Belmont, CA.Cengage
Learning – Brooks/Cole Publishing.

The theory (ies) perspective on Human Nature, What do you think of the way it/they explain what makes people think, feel,
and behave the way they do?
•How does the theory(ies) view of Human Nature affect how a counselor works with client in addressing the client’s
counseling needs?
•From the framework of the theory(ies), describe the role of the therapist in the counseling relationship.
•From the framework of the theory(ies), describe the qualities you think need to be present in the therapeutic relationship
(the relationship between the therapist and the client) in order for healthy change to occur.
•How does the theory(ies) influence how a therapist might work with client ?
•As you mature as a therapist yourself, how do you think that this theory fit into your counseling style?
•Please expound on any other areas you wish to.