Find out who was Sigmund Freud, discover the biography of this famous psychologist. Learn about Freud’s theories, followers and see how the father of psychoanalysis ruled the world in the XX-th century. Sigmund Freud was born on May 6, 1856 in a small town in the Czech Republic – Freyberg. His mother was Amalia Nathanson, who was [...]

Psychodynamic therapy is the branch of psychotherapy which attempts to help people understand the roots of any emotional distress they may be feeling. This is accomplished by exploring needs, unconscious motives and psychological defence mechanisms. It is an insight oriented method of therapy because therapists are looking for insights into the mind’s unconscious processes and [...]

A Short History of Sigmund Freud Theory Freud’s Topographical Model Conscious Preconscious Unconscious Freudian Theory and the Structural Model Id Ego Superego The interplay between these structures is referred to as the psychodynamics of the personality. ID: The deep, unconscious part of personality.  Composed of biological, instinctual drives.  Innate (born with it)  Seeks immediate, indiscriminant [...]