psychoanalysis

/ˌsaɪkoʊənˈæləsɪs/ /ˌsaɪkəʊənˈæləsɪs/

Meanings

noun

A family of theories and methods within the field of psychotherapy that work to find connections among patients' unconscious mental processes

Examples :

"The therapist used psychoanalysis to help Sarah understand the unconscious conflicts affecting her relationship with her family. "

Related Words

connections noun

/kəˈnɛkʃənz/

The act of connecting.

"The connections between the computer and the printer were loose, so it wasn't working. "

processes noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹəʊ̯sɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹɑsɛsɪz/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The bakery uses complex processes to transform flour, sugar, and eggs into delicious cakes. "

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

unconscious noun

/ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/

Unconscious mind

"Her unconscious held the key to understanding her recurring nightmares. "

patients noun

/ˈpeɪʃəns/ /ˈpeɪʃnz/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The doctor spoke kindly to her patients before giving them their medicine. "

psychotherapy noun

/ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛɹəpi/

The treatment of people diagnosed with mental and emotional disorders using dialogue and a variety of psychological techniques.

"After experiencing persistent anxiety, Sarah sought psychotherapy to help her manage her feelings. "

therapist noun

/ˈθɛrəpɪst/ /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

Someone who provides therapy, usually professionally.

"My friend is seeing a therapist to help with her stress from school. "

affecting verb

/əˈfɛktɪŋ/

To influence or alter.

"The experience affected me deeply."

conflicts noun

/ˈkɒnflɪkts/ /kənˈflɪkts/

A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.

"The conflict between the government and the rebels began three years ago."

theories noun

/ˈθiːəɹiz/

A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.

"Scientists develop theories to explain how the universe works. "

relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

methods noun

/ˈmɛθədz/

A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process):

"The teacher showed us different methods for solving math problems. "