Psychoanalysis and Object Relations Theory

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What is resistance in psychoanalysis?

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Resistance refers to unconscious defence mechanisms that prevent a client from fully engaging with and confronting painful or repressed emotions, memories, or thoughts.

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How can resistance manifest in therapy?

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Resistance can manifest as not turning up for a session, arriving late, or changing the subject.

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What are some strengths of psychoanalysis?

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Psychoanalysis is holistic, can lead to long-term changes, and introduced techniques like free association and dream analysis.

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What are some criticisms of psychoanalysis?

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Psychoanalysis is subjective, time-consuming, costly, and lacks a consistent measure of 'cure'.

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What is Object Relations Theory?

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A psychological approach focusing on how early relationships shape emotions, personality, and future relationships.

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What does Object Relations Therapy emphasize?

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It emphasizes understanding a client's relationships and internal representations of people, focusing on early childhood experiences.

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What are strengths of Object Relations Therapy?

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Focuses on early relationships, provides insight into emotional patterns, useful for attachment issues, and applicable in various disorders.

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What are weaknesses of Object Relations Therapy?

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It is a long-term process, subjective, lacks strong empirical evidence, and can create therapist dependency.