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ASWB Social Work Clinical

Category - Psychotherapy

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Psychodynamic therapy plays an important role in helping a client identify patterns of interacting, thinking and feeling that may be contributing to problems. Evolving from the teachings of Freud, the theory emerges that emotional problems originate in childhood. The goal of psychodynamic therapy is to change an aspect of the client’s personality or identity that was missed during an earlier stage of development. What should be the professional’s primary focus?
  1. Unconscious thought processes
  2. Childhood maltreatment
  3. Developmental delays
  4. Emotional neglect
Explanation
Answer: A - Psychodynamic therapy involves the emergence of subconscious thoughts during counseling. The client has the ability to explore unresolved conflicts and issues from their past that have manifested into behaviors. Many professionals utilize this practice to treat social isolation, anger and depression.
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