Chapter 17: Conclusion

   Of the 19 theories and therapy methods I've learned about in this class there have definitely been a few I found I agree with and others I did not like at all. Of these I have chosen two to talk about a little. One of these theories, or set of theories, I found I didn't like was psychoanalysis and neoanalysis. I believe part of the reason for this may be because of the inherent belief that humans are evil by nature, while I don't believe people are good I can't go as far as say they are evil. I also strongly disagreed with the idea that everything could essentially be tied back to some kind of sexual frustration, especially the concept of Penis envy. A theory I did like however was Solution-Focused Therapy. I like the concept that everyone is capable of solving their own problems, even if they need a nudge in the right direction occasionally. I also like that solutions are not forced or pushed onto individuals rather they are grown from and defined by the individual.