If I were a clinical psychologist treating personality disorders, I would be a psychoanalytic therapist. I would utilize the knowledge of Sigmund Freud and the latest advancement of his school of thought.
This school of thought believes that human nature is more of what is in the unconscious part of the mind (verywellmind, 2020). What is stored in this part of the mind; feelings, thoughts, memories and motivations, that span from one’s childhood to adulthood plays a great role in determining the mental wellness and maladaptive behaviors of an individual.
The technique of provoking past experiences including childhood events and what is stored in the unconscious mind is very key in the treatment of personality disorder through psychoanalytic therapy.
The technique of provoking past experiences including childhood events and what is stored in the unconscious mind is very key in the treatment of personality disorder through psychoanalytic therapy.
To achieve this, I would give my patients an opportunity to talk about their lives and experiences (Simply Psychology, 2019). I will be keen to know the areas of their families, work, school life, relationship and early life they do not want to talk about so that I can identify the source of their problems that have contributed to their current state and help them overcome them.
