Slideshow by Osman Akkus

Osman Akkus - Introduction

oakkus3 — 2024-03-17 19:56:14 UTC

Hello! My name is Osman Akkus. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and a Bachelor Degree in Education from the University of California, Irvine. I am currently a High School History teacher and have been for the past 4 years. I am currently working on my Masters Degree at Angelo State for Professional School Counseling and I plan to make the transition to being a School Counselor for the future. My goal for this course is to learn more about the theories of counseling and gain a better understanding of how they can be used to help to help when certain situations arise.

5 - Important pieces of information

oakkus3 — 2024-03-17 20:34:29 UTC

Sigmund Freud was able to come up with the name and definitions of psychoanalysis by conducting experiments in hypnosis with the help of his colleague Josef Breuer. This was done by talking about whatever came to their minds.
The person is only "cured" from their thoughts when the have a cathartic experience in which these conflicts that are wandering around in the mind are addressed and dealt with by the conscious mind.
Psychoanalytical Therapy is mainly appropriate for neurotic disorders such as anxiety and eating disorders rather than for psychotics disorders such as schizophrenia.
There were many theorists that challenged Freuds theories such as Harry Stack Sullivan who highlighted the social and cultural factors influencing mental health.
Attachment theory was another example as it was developed by john Bowlby which highlights humans development and relationships. Early childhood experiences are more important as it is seen as a shaping tool for future adult relationships.

By, Mcleod, S., on, U., & 24, J. (2024b, January 24). Psychoanalysis: Freud’s psychoanalytic approach to therapy. Simply Psychology. https://www.simplypsychology.org/psychoanalysis.html

4 - Keywords related to the theory, including a short definition for each

oakkus3 — 2024-03-17 20:35:10 UTC

Trauma-Severe shock to the system. Psychic trauma continues to linger, affecting day to day actions and how the course of ones life prevails, often unconsciously or consciously

Transference- Natural tendency to respond to certain situations in our own unique and predetermined ways. Experiences from past relationships effects your currently relationship with people today.

Resistance-When uncomfortable feelings and thoughts begin to get close to the surface, the person will resists self-exploration that would begin to fully accept the feelings. Rather, they resist and push away the discomfort associated with these powerful emotional states.

Attachment-Feeling based bond that develops between a baby and a caregiver. Can cause/lead to a lot of positive and negative features like separation distress and a secure base.

Staff, Ap. (2024, January 2). APSA staff. American Psychoanalytic Association. https://apsa.org/about-psychoanalysis/psychoanalytic-theory-approaches/#toggle-id-4

3 - Facts you learned from your reading

oakkus3 — 2024-03-17 20:59:24 UTC

Psychoanalysis emphasizes the unconscious. Many thoughts and feelings are determined by unconscious motives and conflicts. psychoanalysis allows these unconscious feelings to come to light and make it clear.
Psychoanalysis employs the ongoing process of exploring and processing unconscious material over time. This can lead to factors like resistance as it tries to defend itself against uncomfortable feelings while those can actually help fix problems.
Psychoanalysis transference occurs when the person unconsciously projects feelings, attitudes, and expectations onto the other people or current relationships that originated from past relationships, particularly with parents or caregivers.

By, Mcleod, S., on, U., & 24, J. (2024b, January 24). Psychoanalysis: Freud’s psychoanalytic approach to therapy. Simply Psychology. https://www.simplypsychology.org/psychoanalysis.html

2 - Questions that you have concerning this theory

oakkus3 — 2024-03-17 21:10:04 UTC

What are some or could be some modern applications of psychoanalysis theory in fields like therapy, literature, or media?

How has psychoanalysis theory evolved since the time of Freud, and what contributions have subsequent theorists made to the field?

1 - Interesting idea/item

oakkus3 — 2024-03-17 21:14:08 UTC

The human unconsciousness. the exploration of the unconscious mind and the role it plays in shaping behavior, emotions, and thoughts is the most interesting thought and the explorations of it is very intriguing.

Provide a short reflection

oakkus3 — 2024-03-17 21:14:41 UTC

As an aspiring counselor, it is important to know about psychoanalytic theory and its components. It offers a rich framework for understanding the complexities of the human mind and the underlying factors influencing our thoughts, emotions, and actions. The biggest and most important information that struck me was the unconscious mind. The notion that much of our mental activity occurs beyond conscious awareness really makes me thing about the perceptions of self-awareness and rational decision-making. The idea that unconscious desires, conflicts, and childhood experiences shape our adult behavior is incredibly fascinating to me. It makes one wonder weather there are outlying factors that are affecting this action, onw that is not being brought up when making a decision.

As a teacher, it would be interesting to see the relevance of psychoanalytical theories within the classroom. The biggest relevance I could possibly see this will be student behavior. Interpreting and addressing challenging behaviors in the classroom setting will be beneficial when teaching as those can be great disruptors for the whole class. By recognizing that students may use defense mechanisms like projection or displacement to cope with anxiety or stress, teachers like myself can choose to appropriately respond and understand rather than penalize and punish. Learning more about this theory will definitely help me more within my field.

Why are certain therapies, such as Psychoanalysis, NOT applicable to your future role?

oakkus3 — 2024-03-17 21:15:03 UTC

I personably do not see the use of psychoanalysis theory in practice within the classroom. While it may be beneficial to know about these theories and see why students act the way they do, it is not professional to apply these as a teacher or a academic counselor. It is more so the role of the therapist rather than the counselor to assess and address the students needs and problematic behaviors rather than the academic counselor who has a different purpose. Therapists specialize in this field while a counselor is geared towards more academic side of schooling.