Existential therapy

Unit 4: Theoretical Framework and Application 1-The Case of Margarita Part Existential theory is based on a philosophical approach to psychotherapy as opposed to a method. The perspective of this approach is humanistic and “ focuses on exploring themes such as mortality, meaning, freedom, responsibility, anxiety, and aloneness as these relate to a person’s current struggle” (Corey, p. 139, 2013). Existential therapy is based on the notion that as humans we are free to make decisions and…

Existential theory is a theory which in my opinion you need an open heart and mind to be able to fully understand. Existential theory concepts are great and many of the aspects of this theory I agree with. When looking into this theory the main aspect that I appreciated was that a lot of the values were the same as the ones I have. According to our textbook, the existential tradition definition is seeking a balance between recognizing the limits and tragic dimensions of human existence on one…

Dr. Irvin Yalom, a well-known America existential psychologist, presented a brief history of group therapy and an overview of the interview processes. The film "Understanding group therapy Volume 3: The interview" points out some specific skills needed when approaching the group process and identifying members of the group. The film begins by describing some of the key things that we learn about our self and others when interacting with others. Yalom believed that, interacting with others…

Existential therapy tries to take its client out of their rigid grooves but also challenge them through their narrow and compulsive trends which are blocking their freedom (Corey, 2001).  Therapist’s function and role Existential therapists are usually concerned with understanding the subjective world of their client however does not help client with recovering a personal past but focus on the current life situations they are facing (Corey, 2001).  Client’s experience in Therapy In…

1. Theory as Is Related to Presenting Problem. An Existential-Humanistic theory aligned with the CREAR-CE model approach will be used to argue to formulated the case of Sonny. In addition, a Person-Centered approach is used to initiate therapeutic rapport with Sonny. Regarding the Person-Centered approach three basic principles of the approach were followed: 1. The therapist is congruent with the client, 2. The therapist provides the client with unconditional positive regard and 3. The therapist…

If needed a leader could integrate techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, or many other therapeutic styles. This can be tailored to the groups needs or it may reflect the leader’s own therapeutic approach. Sample Session This session would occur in the initial phase of the group when the members are beginning…

Group members in existential therapy are responsible for the issues they want to explore within the group. As such, they determine the direction of the group. Further, group members are tasked with taking responsibility over their life in terms of any guilt, anxiety, or loneliness they feel. They work towards a collaborative relationship with the group leader, and are expected to take charge within and outside of the group to make changes in their life. With regard to REBT, members play a…

by Irvin D. Yalom (2008), who is an existential psychiatrist and an emeritus faculty of Stanford University. Over the past decades, Yalom has impacted the field of existential psychology remarkably, and his ideas contribute to existential psychotherapy as well. In this book, Yalom fully addresses how to overcome one’s inner terror of death by telling multiple affecting stories of his own and his psychotherapy sessions with his clients. While using the existential approach, Yalom is able to…

from existential shattering to existential integrity. Existential learning plays a pivotal function which regulate from suffering to personal growth. Working in disaster settings as an existential concussions, and most of their inner peace, identity, view of the word, and belief were concussed, shaken, and even shattered. Those experiences usually leads to negative transformation of participants who usually experienced existential shattering as…

during World War II. He gives us a look inside of all the indignities he suffered while in a concentration camp, short of being killed. He uses his experience in a concentration camp to provide evidence of his method of therapy, “Logotherapy”, which is a form of existential therapy. Although Nazi soldiers imposed great suffering on him, he continued to believe that they could not control his reaction. He is the only one who could control the way he acted, reacted, and behaved. No matter…