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Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:21 am

Here's one for you. I just read about the theory of client centered therapy verus psychoanalysis and psychotherapy and how it is different in terms of its emphasis and mechanism. It has become very popular recently but some psychologists have stated that it may not be as helpful as many claim it is. Here is my question for you guys. In your opinion, does this particular theory of therapy work?

Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 2:39 am

I'd be interested to read this article you speak of, but are you sure it's comparing against Psychoanalysis? Psychoanalysis is a Freudian therapy, and it's fairly well agreed upon that it's not very beneficial. Some studies have shown that rate of improvement in psychoanalysis patients is similar to that of people who get no therapy at all. This is theorized to be a result of the time (many years) in which the therapy needs to work.

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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 10:35 am

Wise Dr Funk

I'd be interested to read this article you speak of, but are you sure it's comparing against Psychoanalysis? Psychoanalysis is a Freudian therapy, and it's fairly well agreed upon that it's not very beneficial. Some studies have shown that rate of improvement in psychoanalysis patients is similar to that of people who get no therapy at all. This is theorized to be a result of the time (many years) in which the therapy needs to work.

Uh oh... Sorry muchly. I had a bit of a brain lapse there. It wasn't comparing it to psychoanalysis, it was comparing it to behavioral and cognitive therapies. Also, it was from a textbook I checked out so it may not have all the information (as it is only one section) but I wanted to learn more so that is why I posted it here.

Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 9:38 pm

I think the strength of a particular therapeutic orientation rests with the practitioner and who the therapy is being applied to. It also depends on what kind of symptoms are being treated, ie depression, family problems, MPD, etc.

I think that a lot of people are drawn to client centered therapy because it puts the client on equal footing with the therapist. The whole "listen to me because I'm an expert and I know what is best for you" mentality can only go so far in helping people. Clients need to be there own source of help and need to collaborate with the therapist to do so.

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