Let's get a glimpse of the fascinating world of psychology in the context of PLRT
Etymologically, the word “psychology” comes from the Greek words:
- – “psyche,” meaning the “mind”
- – “logos,” means “study” or “knowledge.”
So it quite simply means the “study of the mind”.
Psychology is a scientific field that explores our
- thoughts
- emotions
- actions.
It helps us understand why we Think, Feel, and Act in a certain way or technically our
- cognition,
- mental processes,
- behavior
Psychology also helps us understand how our thoughts can affect how we feel and what we do. When we think positive thoughts, it’s like having a bright and happy light inside us. It makes us feel good and makes us want to do nice things for others. But if we have negative thoughts, it’s like having a dark cloud that makes us feel sad or angry. Psychology seeks to understand how individuals think, feel, and behave in different contexts and aim to explain and predict human behavior through empirical research and analysis.
Research Methods in Psychology:
Psychologists use research, experiments, and observations to learn more about our minds and help people live happier and healthier lives.
Its main premise is that behavior is acquired, modified, and conditioned through environmental factors.
Psychological research is conducted, including experimental design, data collection, and statistical analysis. (Amarantos is the only centre in world which conducts and share this research at no cost for the benefit of the world.)
Psychology encompasses various subfields or branches that focus on specific areas of study and application. Some of the major subfields in psychology include:
- Clinical Psychology: This subfield focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders and psychological distress. Clinical psychologists work with individuals to provide therapy and counseling.
- Developmental Psychology: Developmental psychologists study how people change and develop throughout their lifespan, from infancy to old age. They explore physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
- Cognitive Psychology: Cognitive psychologists study mental processes such as perception, attention, memory, language, problem-solving, and decision-making. They investigate how people acquire, process, and use information.
- Social Psychology: Social psychologists examine how social interactions, groups, and cultural factors influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They explore topics like conformity, attitudes, stereotypes, and interpersonal relationships.
- Educational Psychology: Educational psychologists study how people learn and develop in educational settings. They focus on topics such as learning theories, motivation, instructional methods, and educational interventions.
- Industrial-Organizational Psychology: Industrial-Organizational (I/O) psychologists apply psychological principles in the workplace. They study topics like employee motivation, leadership, organizational behavior, and personnel selection.
- Health Psychology: Health psychologists investigate the psychological factors that influence health, illness, and healthcare. They explore topics such as stress, coping mechanisms, health behavior change, and the mind-body connection.
- Neuropsychology: Neuropsychologists study the relationship between the brain and behavior. They examine how brain structures and functions impact cognitive processes, emotions, and behavior.
- Forensic Psychology: Forensic psychologists apply psychology to the legal and criminal justice system. They assess and evaluate individuals involved in legal cases, provide expert testimony, and offer therapeutic interventions in forensic settings.
- Sports Psychology: Sports psychologists work with athletes to improve their performance, enhance mental skills, and promote overall well-being. They address topics such as motivation, confidence, focus, and performance under pressure.
- Biological Psychology: Study of how biology and genetics influence behavior and mental processes.
- Personality Psychology: Study of individual differences in personality traits, characteristics, and theories of personality.
- Abnormal Psychology: Understanding psychological disorders, their symptoms, causes, and treatment approaches.
- Psychopharmacology: Examination of the effects of drugs and medications on behavior, mood, and mental processes.
- Psychodynamic Theories: Exploring various psychodynamic approaches to understanding personality, behavior, and therapy.
- Psychoanalysis: Introduction to Sigmund Freud’s theories on the unconscious mind, psychosexual development, defense mechanisms, and therapy techniques.
- Transpersonal psychology explores the spiritual and transcendent aspects of human experience. It encompasses the study of personal growth, self-discovery, and the connection between individuals and the larger universe or higher states of consciousness. Transpersonal psychology goes beyond traditional psychological frameworks by incorporating concepts and practices from various spiritual and philosophical traditions. It explores topics such as mindfulness, meditation, mystical experiences, altered states of consciousness, spiritual development, and the integration of spirituality and psychology.
Let us take a closer look at Psychoanalysis as it forms the base of Past Life Regression Therapy (PLRT). Sigmund Freud (pronounced as “Froyd”) is often referred to as the “father of psychoanalysis.” He is credited with developing the psychoanalytic theory method in the 1890s, which had a significant influence on the field of psychology. Freud’s work laid the foundation for the development of psychoanalysis as a distinct approach to understanding the human mind and behavior.
Freud’s ideas and concepts, such as the unconscious mind, defense mechanisms, psychosexual development, and the interpretation of dreams, have had a lasting impact. His theories emphasized the role of unconscious processes, childhood experiences, and the importance of the therapeutic relationship in understanding and resolving psychological conflicts.
And Freud is considered our grandfather in the present-day regression work as we continue to employ the methods discovered by him of making the unconscious conscious which restores choice and brings healing.
This concept emerged during a period of trial and error when Freud was tapping repressed memories of early childhood, first through hypnosis and then through free association. (Due to it’s non leading nature the Amarantos 15 stage PLRT process is also developed based on this.)
Current suggestions in regression therapy, such as “Go back to the time when this problem first occurred,” are based on this certainty that what we experienced determines our current behavior.
Yes, I know we covered a lot of jargon here, let us understand each one of them slowly.
So let’s start with understanding Freud’s Model of Human Mind which is a framework we can use to understand our mind…
Difference between Psychiatry and Psychology
People generally get confused about Psychology and Psychiatry, let’s quickly understand the difference.
Psychiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, prescribing medication, and managing complex psychiatric conditions.
They may also provide psychotherapy, although their focus is often more on medication management while psychologists do not have the privilege of prescribing medications.