Getting Started
This activity aims to help you set the psychotherapeutic frame and help you understand the importance of developing a therapeutic alliance with patients across the lifespan.
Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to:
- Understand the key concepts of ego and attachment theory.
- Identify which patient populations would benefit from a psychodynamic, ego, or attachment approach to psychotherapeutic interventions.
Understand the key concepts of ego and attachment theory.
Instructions
- Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
- Navigate to the threaded discussion and respond to the following:
- Develop 2-3 paragraphs with a summary of key concepts and your thoughts/reflections on both videos (minimum 300 words). What resonated with you? What techniques would you employ for the child/adolescent patient, the adult and the older adult?
- Initial post is due by the end of the workshop.
- Read and respond to at least 3 of your classmates’ postings (minimum 75 words), as well as all follow-up instructor questions directed to you, by Day 1 of Workshop 5.
- Postings should also:
- Be well developed by providing clear answers with evidence of critical thinking.
- Add greater depth to the discussion by introducing new ideas.
- Provide clarification to classmates’ questions and provide insight into the discussion.