Table : TABLE 15.2
Comparing Psychodynamic and Humanistic Therapies
Type of TherapyFounderSource of ProblemsTreatment TechniquesGoals of Therapy
PsychoanalysisSigmund FreudRepressed, unconscious conflicts stemming from early childhood experiencesFree association, analysis of dream content, interpretation, and transferenceTo recognize, work through, and resolve long-standing conflicts
Client-centered therapyCarl RogersConditional acceptance that causes the person to develop a distorted self-concept and worldviewNondirective therapist who displays unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathic understandingTo develop self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-determination