Erickson And Co-Existential Theory Essay

Everyone was born into this world to be something special. We all have different abilities and vulnerabilities and that’s what makes us unique and special. The innate abilities that we were all born with is based on our destiny. Our destiny is the predetermined things in life that is beyond human control. My personality view is that we as humans are predetermined to be who we are. Our personality, our careers and our view of life is based on our destiny, I call this Life Theorem. Freud and Erickson are two great psychologists who also had a view on destiny. Freud believed that our destiny is saved by the superego to be fulfilled later in life, while Erickson believes that our destiny is linked with our identity (Hughes, 2001). Because everyone does not believe in destiny, I would use the Co-existential approach to threat my clients. With this I would use techniques such as free association and personality tests to help my clients. Client- confidentiality is very important to me, but if an issue arise that can cause treat to others, I would definitely inform the authorities because it is the right thing to do. …show more content…
Some may feel that it is just a myth, while others may feel that it has nothing to do with who they are. For every theory there is a structure of therapy developed to help its clients. The structure of therapy that I would use on my clients who doesn’t believe in destiny is the existential approach along with the cognitive principles. With these two combined, I would regard my therapy as co-existential. With the use of these two approaches, I will be able to determine what my client is thinking and thus will be able to change their perspective on destiny. With existential approach, I will explain to my client that the end result of life is based following their destiny. With Co-Existential, clients will be able to promote their thoughts and feelings and link it to the life they are