Discussion - Psychoanalytic Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, Existential

Discussion

Review the following theories that we have covered in class:

Psychoanalytic Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, Existential Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy,

Gestalt Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Reality Therapy,

Feminist Therapy, Postmodern Approaches, Family Systems Therapy

Now answer these questions:

· What are your basic assumptions about human nature?

· Which approach to therapy is closest to your beliefs about human nature?

· In what ways do you believe that your basic assumptions might determine the procedures that you would use when working with clients?