Psychoanalytic counselors work with clients to bring unconscious material to the conscious awareness.Analysts often accomplish this using ____________.

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Free association is a technique used in psychoanalytic therapy to bring unconscious thoughts and emotions to the surface. The client is encouraged to say whatever comes to mind, without censorship or editing, in order to access buried thoughts and feelings. Dream analysis is also a commonly used tool in psychoanalytic therapy, but it is not as universally used as free association. Understanding-confusing sequence and subjective responding are not commonly used techniques in psychoanalytic therapy.

Psychoanalytic Counselors Work with Clients to Bring Unconscious Material to the Conscious