2023-07-23 Sun 16:41 > [!-cf-]+ [[Related notes]] > - [[Core Jungian concepts - definitions, examples, images, and comparisons]] > - [[Internal Family Systems (IFS)]] > - [[Cognitive psychology]] > - [[Cognitive Behavioral Therapy]] > - [[Archetypal psychology]] > - [[What is psychodynamic theory]] > - [[Dynamic psychology is to CBT as Continental philosophy is to analytic philosophy]] Asking GPT-4. Explain analytic psychology. Compare it to psychoanalytic psychology, and to cognitive-behavioral styles of therapy. > [!ai]+ AI > > Analytic Psychology, also known as Jungian psychology, was introduced by Carl Gustav Jung. It focuses on the understanding of the [[Self_jung|Self]] and its dynamic with various aspects of the psyche, including dream symbolism, [[Archetype_jung|Archetypes]], and collective unconscious. The key component is [[Individuation_jung|Individuation]] — a process of psychological integration where all conscious and unconscious aspects harmonize within an individual. It also puts emphasis on balancing opposites within one's personality. > Psychoanalytic Psychology was developed by Sigmund Freud and it bases its theory on the belief that human behavior is largely influenced by unconscious motives. The fundamental part of psychoanalytic therapy is to bring these repressed or ignored thoughts and feelings to consciousness to deal with them effectively. It places significance on childhood experiences in shaping an individual’s current behavior and mental processes. > Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), however, is a more practical approach that addresses specific behaviors and thoughts that lead to mental health problems. It focuses on identifying negative thought patterns and replacing them with positive or adaptive thinking patterns through a series of goal-oriented systematic procedures. > > Comparing these three approaches: > 1) Focus: Analytic psychology focuses on understanding the self through different elements like dream analysis, archetypes etc., while psychoanalytic psychology emphasizes revealing hidden unconscious processes (often linked to early life experiences). CBT targets specific maladaptive behaviors or thought patterns in present life situations. > 2) Duration: Analytic and psychoanalytic therapies are usually long-term treatments which require deep introspection. On the other hand, CBT tends to be more structured, time-limited and focused on current problems. > 3) Interpretation: In both analytic and psychoanalytic psychology, therapists interpret what clients present (like dreams or free associations). In CBT, therapists help clients identify their distortions in thinking but don’t interpret them. > 4) Therapeutic Goals: Analytic therapy aims for a comprehensive integration of self; psychoanalytic therapy aims to make unconscious processes conscious, providing relief and personality restructuring; CBT focuses on solving current problems by changing unhelpful thinking and behavior. > 5) Role of therapist: In analytic and psychoanalytic therapies, the therapist is a guide facilitating the journey inward. In CBT, the therapist is more directive, providing specific techniques to help change cognitions or behaviors. > > In combination or individually, these therapies can provide effective treatment depending on the individual's needs and circumstances. Each framework provides a different lens to view and understand human psychology.