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Learning Outcomes  Show an understanding of the fundamental principles of psychodynamic theory  Identify some of the advantages and shortcomings of the theory studied  Begin to recognise the link between basic psychoanalytic concepts and counselling practice  Begin to consider the relation between psychodynamic theory and my personal life  Be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the philosophy that underpins the psychodynamic school of thought Modules  In conjunction to the lectures  Essential things  Print them off and work through them What to read?  Frosh, S. (2002) Key concepts in Psychoanalysis  Recommended... o Introducing freud 2006 o An outline of psychoanalysis Freud, S. 2003 Homework?  Read module and do the associated task  Read the texts and articles relevant to the week  Diarise assignments  New concepts list  Chat to peers Learning a new language  Acquiring a psychoanalytic argot o Slang Mental Health Professoinals  Social worker o Someone who helps individuals and clients o A social worker is a health professional who helps people in times of crisis. Their clients may include families, students, hospital patients or the elderly. Social workers can provide their clients with practical support, counselling, information and emotional support.  Counsellor o Anyone who talk to in order to help o a person trained to give guidance on personal or psychological problems.  Psychotherapist A psychotherapist or therapist is a trained professional who assists people with various mental health conditions such as stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia, addiction, bipolar disorder, negative behavior patterns, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other debilitating feelings.  Clinical psychologist A clinical psychologist is a psychologist who is an expert in mental health. They have undertaken highly specialised training in the assessment, diagnosis, formulation, and psychological treatment of mental health, behavioural, and emotional disorders across the lifespan. o Has permission to administer and deliver tests

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Freud 

The person with the most famous ears in history

John B Watson  Founding father of behaviourism The dynamic unconscious  Concept shared by different psychoanalyses  Freuds development of this concept changed everything

Psychoanalysis' appeal  Is about the things that matter most to modern people o The reach of childhood o Necessities of frustration o The significance of sexuality o The terrors and temptations of solitude and self sufficiency o The lure of violence in human relations o The secrets kept from oneself and others The influence of freud...