Nature
Theories
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Theoretical
Basis: Parent(ing) not cause of child’s personality &
behavior. No need to explore childhood. Behavioral causes are
inborn (therefore rather permanent).
Ramifications and Practice: DENIAL/REPRESSION ETHIC.
These theorists see poorly & are blind to trauma, causes,
& clues, not believing in identifying original cause.
Fear of feelings. Medicate symptoms and/or pray.
Who?
* Neo Freudian theory (Internal Drive, inborn fantasy)
*AMA medical model
*Pharmaceutical Industry
Conventional
Thinking:
Genetics, Bad/Good Seed Theory, “chip off the ol’
block.” Luck of the draw. Astrology. Baptism. God’s
will. Reincarnation.
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Theoretical
Basis: Bad things can happen to children but won’t create
personality or behavior, because personality is inborn.
Ramifications and Practice: Rescue, protect and punish abuse,
but don’t blame parents for child’s behavior,
especially adult child’s behavior.
Who?
*Social workers.
*Pediatric nurses.
*Pediatricians
Conventional Thinking
“Poor thing.”
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Nurture
Theories
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Theoretical
Basis: No bad seed. Can’t see into the “black box”
of some- one’s unconscious. Can act only to reinforce
good and punish bad acts. Behaviors are learned.
Ramifications and Practice: REPRESSION ETHIC.
Work on the here and now, Avoid childhood. No point making
parents feel bad. Practice positive thinking and affirmations.
Who:
*Behavioral Theory
*Cognitive Theory
*Zen Buddhism
*EST
Conventional Thinking: “Get off it.”
“Spare the rod; spoil the child.”
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Theoretical
Basis: Quality of attachment determines personality. Bad behaviors
driven by trauma.
Ramifications and Practice: EXPRESSION ETHIC.
Revisit cause to treat destructive drives, observe and then
express feelings. Release (with empathy) heals and creates
insight. Learn new coping strategies.
Who?
*Freud: Seduction Theory
*Attachment Theory
*Trauma Theory
*Systems Theory
*Object Relations, Self-psychology
*Causal Theory
Conventional Thinking:
“There, but for the Grace of God, go I.”
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