For the past 4 months I have been studying for the National Counselors Exam (NCE). I knew from the beginning it would not be easy, so I decided to study for it early. In the end, I found the test much harder then expected. If you are about to take this exam, read this entry as it may help you pass the NCE.
Archive for the ‘Psychology’ Category
NCE Flashcards
Posted: November 2, 2009 at 11:17 pm by Nathan Driskell
If you are studying for the National Counselor Examination (NCE), then I advise you check out the flash cards I have designed for the exam. I have created numerous cards designed to cover all the major content areas.
The Trappings of Addiction
Posted: October 25, 2009 at 8:29 pm by Nathan Driskell
What is addiction? When is to much to much? How can one fully understand if they have an addiction? How does one stop an addiction, and if they succeed, are they still addicted? These are just a few of the many questions those who suffer from addictions ask. To be honest, we do not have the answers as of yet, however there is one component of addiction that is known; addiction negatively impacts one’s life.
Meet George, the Hypnotherapist
Posted: October 18, 2009 at 4:19 pm by Nathan Driskell
To the right you will see George, a licensed Hypnotherapist. No, really, George is a Hypnotherapist. Just look at his eyes, the way they gaze back at you, pulling you in. With just a movement with his paw, you are under his control. He will make sure to help cure you of any unconscious material, as he is fully qualified. At least, according to the British Board of Neuro Linguistic Programming (BBNLP), the United Fellowship of Hypnotherapists (UFH) and the Professional Hypnotherapy Practitioner Association (PHPA). In case you do not know, George is a cat.
Genital Retraction Syndrome: Penis Panic
Posted: October 3, 2009 at 4:36 am by Nathan Driskell
In the case of extremely bizarre disorders, Genital Retraction Syndrome takes the cake. Often a culture-specific syndrome, it is a condition where an individual believes his or her genitals are retracting into the body, shrinking, or have been removed. This occurs in both males and females, where men often feel their penis is retracting into their body while women feel their breasts are retracting or shrinking. This disorder often occurs in Africa and Asia, and often in areas where there is little access to medical information, leading people to believe myths and superstition.
Jean Piaget: Cognitive Stage Theory
Posted: September 19, 2009 at 9:21 pm by Nathan Driskell
Departing from Freud and Psychoanalysis, Jean Piaget developed his own theories and focused on child development. A very intelligent man, Piaget wrote an estimated 40 books on child development and became well known as an expert. His Cognitive Stage Theory offers a more constructive look at childhood development than other professionals of his time. Piaget devised a theory which accounted for the abilities children held at different ages. This allowed researchers to devise a standard by which to measure children. Piaget’s Cognitive State Theory became well known, and is still used today.
Alfred Adler: Adlerian Therapy
Posted: September 17, 2009 at 8:27 pm by Nathan Driskell
As did Jung and Erikson, Alfred Adler worked with Freud and studied psychoanalysis. Instead of viewing people as a collection of drives and instincts, Adler saw a person as a complete whole. The future of a person was more important then the past, which was in direct conflict with Freudian psychoanalysis. Adler and Freud parted company, with Freud calling Adler a heretic. Adler went to form his own theories, which became known as Adlerian Therapy. Adlerian therapy came to include many components, such as the study of human nature, perception of reality, patterns of human personality, social and community interests and the dynamics of birth order.
Carl Jung: Analytical Psychology
Posted: September 16, 2009 at 10:28 pm by Nathan Driskell
Once quoted as Freud’s ’spiritual heir’, Carl Jung was primed to become one of the leading men within the Psychoanalytical movement. After working extensively with Freud, Jung decided he could no longer support Freud’s sexual theories regarding the unconscious. Carl Jung would take his own path and form his own theories regarding the unconscious. Taking elements from religion, history and mythology, Carl Jung was able to form the basis for Analytical Psychology.
Psychoanalytic Theory and Freud: Main Points
Posted: September 14, 2009 at 9:32 pm by Nathan Driskell
Sigmund Freud was born in Vienna in 1856. He was the first born in his family which consisted of three boys and five girls. His father was strict, which was common in this time period, leaving him to often spend time with his mother, whom he felt was warm and kind. His family lived in a small apartment, however his family noticed his intelligence and made sure to foster his learning. He graduated from the university of Vienna at the age of 26 and obtained his medical degree.
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