Sigmund Freud Theory Psychosobt

From Freud’s work to CBT & How it is applied to Selective Mutism Sigmund Freud is known as the founding father of psychology. If it wasn’t for Freud and his work psychology probably wouldn’t be around today (Javel, 1999). Although Freud had many followers there were some who didn’t agree with his work and found his work to be very controversial. There were also many who criticized his work, one of his most controversial and criticized work was his psychosexual stages of development and his believes about the famous “Oedipus Complex.” Psychoanalysis is the first known modality used to treat individuals with psychological disorders. Freud’s work was a foundation for many whether they believed in his work or not. From his work other psychologist

There are many similarities of many of Freud’s concepts with those of CBT. In CBT the concepts of automatic thoughts, core beliefs, and the desire to please the therapist are introduced (Javel, 1999). These same concepts have shown to have parallels with some of Freud 's work like involuntary thoughts, the preconscious, the unconscious, and transference. According to Javel (1999) CBT is closer to Freud than classical psychoanalysis is. Freud’s attempt to integrate behaviorism into his work was his objectifying dream reports which presaged the viewing of verbal reports as behavior. His ideas about information processing and the production of memories are also viewed as developments of cognitive psychology (Javel,

These types of therapies are two of the few known to focus on personality and encourage free expression. Client direct what is talked about during therapy and benefits from therapy increase over time. Certain themes that may arise within the therapeutic relationship may reveal useful information (Sacks, 2007).
Psychoanalysis Cons This type of therapy is less structured than CBT and a long term commitment is required. Due to the length of therapy this type of therapy can be expensive (Sacks, 2007). Childhood and personal history are discussed and requires interpretation from the therapist. The theoretical constructs of these therapies are difficult to prove because they rely on things like the unconscious and the mind (non-scientific) and lack objectivity. It is also difficult in an empirical manner (Sacks, 2007).
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