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Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy TENTH EDITION Gerald Corey Cengage Learning Chapter 6 Existential Therapy Existential Psychotherapy (slide 1 of 2) Best described as a philosophical approach that influences a counselors

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Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy TENTH EDITION Gerald Corey

Cengage Learning

Chapter 6 Existential Therapy

Existential Psychotherapy(slide 1 of 2) Best described as a philosophical approach that influences a counselor’s therapeutic practice

Asks deep questions about the nature of the human being and of anxiety, despair, grief, loneliness, isolation, and anomie

Deals centrally with the questions of meaning, creativity, and love Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (1)

Existential Psychotherapy(slide 2 of 2) Common questions/sources of existential angst for clients
“Why am I here?”
“What do I want from life?”
“What gives my life purpose?”
“Where is the source of meaning for me in life?” Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (2)

Basic Dimensions of the Human Condition (slide 1 of 2) The capacity for self-awareness

The tension between freedom and responsibility

The creation of an identity and establishing meaningful relationships Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (3)

Basic Dimensions of the Human Condition (slide 2 of 2) The search for meaning
Accepting anxiety as a condition of living
The awareness of death and nonbeing Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (4)

The Capacity for Self-Awareness The greater our awareness, the greater our possibilities for freedom

Awareness is realizing that:
We are finite—time is limited
We have the choice to act or not to act
Meaning is not automatic—we must seek it
We are subject to loneliness, meaninglessness, emptiness, guilt, and isolation Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (5)

Freedom and Responsibility We do not choose the circumstances into which we are born, but we create our own destiny through our choices

Freedom implies that we are responsible for our lives, for our actions, and for our failures to take action

Freedom and responsibility go hand in hand; assuming responsibility is a basic condition for change Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (6)

Identity and Relationship(slide 1 of 2) Identity is “the courage to be”– we must trust ourselves to search within and find our own answers

Our great fear is that we will discover that there is no core, no self

Being existentially “alone” helps us to discover our authentic self Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (7)

Identity and Relationship(slide 2 of 2) Balancing aloneness and relatedness helps us develop a unique identity and live authentically in the moment

At their best our relationships are based on our desire for fulfillment, not based on deprivation

Relationships based on deprivation tend to be clinging and symbiotic Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (8)

The Search for Meaning A distinctly human characteristic is the struggle for a sense of significance and purpose in life

Logotherapy can provide the conceptual framework for helping clients find meaning in their lives

Meaninglessness in life can lead to emptiness and hollowness; an “existential vacuum” Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (9)

Anxiety: A Condition of Living (slide 1 of 2) Yalom’s four givens of existence create anxiety

Existential anxiety is normal - life cannot be lived, nor can death be faced, without anxiety

Neurotic anxiety, of which we typically are unaware, is anxiety about concrete things that is out of proportion to the situation Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (10)

Anxiety: A Condition of Living (slide 2 of 2) A healthy view of anxiety
Anxiety can be a stimulus for growth as we become aware of and accept our freedom; it can be a catalyst for living authentically and fully

We can blunt our anxiety by creating the illusion that there is security in life

If we have the courage to face ourselves and life we may be frightened, but we will be able to change Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (11)

Awareness of Death and Nonbeing Death gives significance to living; it is necessary to think about death if we are to think significantly about life

Our awareness of death is the source of zest for life and creativity

We can turn our fear of death into a positive force when we accept the reality of our mortality Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (12)

Goals of Existential Psychotherapy (slide 1 of 2) Assisting clients in moving toward authenticity and learning to recognize when they are deceiving themselves

Helping clients face anxiety and engage in action that is based on creating a meaningful existence

Helping clients to reclaim and reown their lives; teaching them to listen to what they already know about themselves Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (13)

Goals of Existential Psychotherapy (slide 2 of 2) Schneider and Krug (2010) identify four aims of therapy:
To help clients become more present to themselves and others

To assist clients in identifying ways they block themselves from fuller presence

To challenge clients to assume responsibility for designing their present lives

To encourage clients to choose more expanded ways of being in their daily lives Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (14)

Relationship Between Therapist and Client Therapy is a journey taken by therapist and client
The person-to-person relationship is key
The relationship demands that therapists be in contact with their own phenomenological world

The core of the therapeutic relationship
Respect and faith in the clients’ potential to cope
Sharing reactions with genuine concern and empathy Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (15)

Role of Techniques Existential psychotherapy is not technique oriented

Techniques from other models can be used within the context of striving to understand the subjective world of the client, but they must be used in an integrated fashion

When the deepest self of the therapist meets the deepest part of the client, the counseling process is at its best Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (16)

Phases of Existential Therapy Initial phase: Clients are assisted in identifying and clarifying their assumptions about the world

Middle phase: Clients are assisted in more fully examining the source and authority of their present value system

Final phase: Clients are assisted in translating what they have learned about themselves into action Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (17)

Application to Group Counseling (slide 1 of 2) Provides an ideal environment for therapeutic work on responsibility
Clients are responsible for their behavior in group
Group settings provide a mirror of how clients may act in the world
Through feedback members learn to view themselves through another’s eyes and how their behavior affects others Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (18)

Application to Group Counseling(slide 2 of 2) Builds interpersonal skills
Creates an opportunity to relate to others in a meaningful and authentic way

Provides an opportunity to explore the paradoxes of existence

Reduces avoidance of universal existential concerns because not addressing these themes diminishes one’s engagement with life Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (19)

Strengths from a Diversity Perspective It does not dictate a particular way of viewing or relating to reality

It has a focus on universality, and on the human experiences that transcend the boundaries that separate cultures

It considers the degree to which behavior is influenced by social and cultural conditioning Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (20)

Limitations from a Diversity Perspective Approach may be excessively individualistic and insensitive to social factors that cause problems; however, this is beginning to change

Social injustices may lead clients to feel patronized or misunderstood if the therapist too quickly conveys that they have choice in improving their lives

Some clients may prefer more concrete direction Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (21)

Contributions of Existential Therapy Existentialists have contributed a new dimension to the understanding of death, anxiety, guilt, frustration, loneliness, and alienation

Its emphasis on the human quality of the therapeutic relationship is a strength

The key concepts of the existential approach can be integrated into most therapeutic schools Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (22)

Limitations of Existential Psychotherapy (slide 1 of 2) The individualistic focus may not fit within the world views of clients from a collectivistic culture

The focus on self-determination may not fully account for real-life limitations of those who are oppressed and have limited choices

Some clients prefer a more directive approach to counseling Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (23)

Limitations of Existential Psychotherapy (slide 2 of 2) Some practitioners may view existential concepts as lofty and elusive

Some practitioners may lack the level of maturity, life experience, and intensive training required to be effective

The approach does not focus on specific techniques, making treatments difficult to standardize and study empirically Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Chapter 6 (24)

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