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a unique form of psychotherapy that looks to explore difficulties from a philosophical perspective focusing on the human condition as a whole, highlights our capacities and encourages us to take responsibility for our successes |
Existential therapy |
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The philosophers most commonly associated with existential therapy (1800s) |
.Søren Kierkegaard .Friedrich Nietzsche |
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theorised that human discontent could only be overcome via internal wisdom |
Soren Kierkegaard |
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introduced the idea of free will and personal responsibility |
Friedrich Nietzsche |
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philosophers who had begun exploring the role interpretation and investigation had in the healing process (1900s) |
Sartre and Heidegger |
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Instead of putting blame on events from the past, however, it uses them as insight, becoming a tool to promote freedom and assertiveness |
existential counseling |
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does not place emphasis on past events like some other therapy types |
existential counseling |
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inner conflict stems from an individual's confrontation with the givens of existence |
Irvin D. Yalom |
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The Four Realms in Existential therapy |
.physical realm .social realm .personal realm .making realm |
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This world or realm is centred around physicality. It is the world we share with animals, the world of bodily needs. |
Physical realm |
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It is the world that stores desire, relief, sleep/wake cycles and nature. Birth, death and physical feelings/symptoms are also part of this realm. |
Physical realm |
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Lies everything to do with relationships. Culture, society and language are here as well as work, attitudes towards authority, race and family. |
Social realm |
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Emotions, friendships and romantic relationships are also part |
Social realm |
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Is concerned with issues of the self. This includes intimacy (with self and others), identity, personal characteristics and overall sense of self. |
Personal realm |
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Personal strengths and weaknesses are also important as well as the question of being authentic. |
Personal realm |
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Is considered our 'ideal' world. Included within it are religion, values, beliefs and transformation. |
Making realm |
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This is the dimension where we make sense of our lives and is considered the realm of transcendence. |
Making realm |
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Can be highly effective for youth and adults who are struggling to make healthy life choices and accept the consequences of these choices |
Existential therapy |
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is most beneficial for an individual who is willing to engage in honest self-evaluation |
Existential therapy |
