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Comparing Psychodynamic Theories Jung and Adler, while initially closely aligned with Freud, later significantly departed from Freud's psychoanalytic theory of personality and counseling. In this week’s Discussion, you will closely examine two of these three theories with regard to how they are similar and dissimilar. To prepare for this Discussion: • Review the readings for this week. • Consider how therapists might differ in their sessions when using these theories. 1) With these thoughts in mind: Discussion

a brief review that compares and contrasts two of the theories presented this week. In your review, be sure to address the following points:

Key concepts/unique attributes Historical/contextual development of the theory (if relevant)  Role of the therapist  Research support for the theory

Readings

· Course Text: Corey, G. (2017). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (10th ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole.

· Chapter 4, "Psychoanalytic Therapy"

· Chapter 5, "Adlerian Therapy"

· Book Excerpt: Seligman, L. (2006). Carl Jung and Jungian analytical psychology. In Theories of counseling and psychotherapy: Systems, strategies, and skills (2nd ed., pp. 94-112). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Merrill/Prentice Hall. (PDF format)
Copyright © 2006. Electronically reproduced by permission of Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.

Media

· Video: Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2006). Counseling and psychotherapy theories: Criteria for effective theories. Baltimore: Author.

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· Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 9 minutes.