Issues Faced by Beginning Therapists
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Virtual lab assignment
Examples from the video that fit the psychoanalytic model of repressed sexual material
The video shows the reporters being in a state that keeps them from conveying their sexuality. They feel guilty and shameful associating with sexual desires. In one instance, the news reporter meant to say they have had trials, mistakes and many setbacks but experiences a slip of the tongue when pronouncing the word setback and instead says “sex…” then quickly corrects himself with a facial expression of shame because of associating himself with the sexual act. The video also shows Ruth Langsford saying "mmm nice pussy" referring to lions. She meant pussycat but got embarrassed on remembering that the word pussy also refers to the vagina.
The video also contains an example that fits the psychoanalytic model of repressed anger. In this case, anger is expressing itself out in a destructive way when the angry person fails to express the feeling healthily. For example, the news anchor says "deputy police chief says six police officers were killed after the vehicle they were riding was sprayed with bullets. Three other officers were hurt in the attack". The perpetrators of the heinous act must have experienced repressed anger before the attack.
Issues Faced by Beginning Therapists
Dealing with anxiety from clients
I think I would have difficulties in dealing with anxiety from clients especially when am a beginner counselor. I would have mixed feelings with a new client, especially during our first meeting. I would attribute the mixed feelings to the many uncertainties that may follow as I continue handling the client and my abilities to fix their issues. It is a fact that as a person I have self-doubts. In this regard, I must acknowledge that it is normal to experience these feelings and accept to discuss such fears with my supervisor and peers who may be going through the same anxiety.
Dealing with demands from clients
Am certain at the beginning of my practice as a counselor am likely to meet clients who may make consistent demands. I believe I must extend myself in resolving all the client's demands and therefore likely to burden myself with this belief. That may sometimes be unrealistic especially when the demands are great. For instance, my clients may demand to meet me more regularly than I may be available. In that regard, I must inform my clients of the possible limits and my expectations, especially during our first encounter.