Working as a counsellor from person-centred and existential perspectives Kaarel Tamre Introduction The following is an attempt to compare two different approaches to counselling‚ person-centred and existential‚ and to highlight some important similarities and differences between them. My intention has not been to give an exhaustive overview of both theories with all their differences and similarities‚ rather I have tried to describe and analyse those aspects of both theories which to me personally
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alternatives and make new choices. | EXISTENTIAL THERAPY | Viktor Frankl‚ Rollo May and Irvin Yallom are the contributors/developer of the Existential Therapy. | The Existential view of human nature is captured‚ in part‚ by the notion that the significance of our existence is never fixed once and for all; rather‚ we continually recreate ourselves through our projects. | The goal of the existential therapy is to assist clients in their exploration of the existential “givens of life” how these are sometimes
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This essay sets out to explore Viktor E Frankl and his key concepts of freedom‚ responsibility and meaning in his existential theory and the relevance of these concepts within the counselling setting. Viktor Frankl (1905-1997) was born into a Jewish family‚ his experience in the concentration camps during the 2nd world war clearly helped shaped his beliefs and his subsequent approach to methods of counselling and therapy. However‚ prior to the war Frankl was himself an eminent physician and neurologist
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Chapter 4 & 5 Psychoanalytic Therapy • Sigmund Freud. • Freuds psychoanalytical system = model of personality development‚ approach to psychotherapy • Often a benchmark used for other theories • Freudian view of human nature = deterministic • Behaviour determined by irrational forces‚ unconscious motivations 0biological/instinctual drives‚ evolve through key psycho sexual stages in first 6 years of life • Instincts central • Libido = energy of all life instincts • Libido‚ source of motivation
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consciously and unconsciously. If you can control the process of choosing‚ you can take control of all aspects of your life. You can find the freedom that comes from being in charge of yourself (Robert Bennet)” This quote captures the very essence of Existential Therapy. This theoretical orientation deviates from all the other theoretical orientation‚ due to it overarching theme which focuses on a “way of thinking” than methods and strategies (citation needed). I believe in living life to the fullest and
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Stan case study: psychology 1.) Stan is a very troubled young man. His real problems come from his extremely low self-esteem. This stemmed from his childhood. During his childhood his whole family contributed to his current issues. His mother shattered his view of women due to the fact she dominated his father and Stan himself. Next‚ Stan describes his father as “…weak‚ passive‚ and mousy…” in which Stan seems to image himself after. Also‚ Stan was in the shadows of his two brothers and one sister
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Paper on Personal Model of Helping The following paper discusses the personal model of helping called the existential therapy model. The model of therapy is used to help people in counseling live better‚ stress free lives by exploring themselves and learning to live an authentic life. This model is effective when the therapist is authentic themselves and are genuine about helping others‚ which builds a positive relationship between the therapist and the client. This kind of model allows the client
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My Thoughts on Counseling Brooks Liberty University Abstract My thoughts on counseling among other ideas are what you will discover as you delve into the various subjects throughout this paper. How I define counseling and the most essential characteristics of a helping relationship will be discussed in order to bring better understanding of the basics in the therapeutic process. The next step will be a thorough explanation of key elements that are salient to a new client during their
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narrator has the desire but "one last letter now‚ one last attempt to make sense" indicates he’s losing hope in his ability to write to clarify his existential angst for himself or for others. "What have I been trying to accomplish?" is not a literal misunderstanding of his action‚ but the emotional and mental fatigue from the intense existential thought clouding his mind as he’s wandered through a labyrinth of uncertainty and profound doubt. The attempt to uncover the meaning and represent it
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bird" not to be caged?....no‚ she is an existential rogue. Truman Capote carefully handled the creation of this character and through her was able to elaborate on major existential themes. She is clearly one of Capote’s most intricate characters and possibly‚ the greatest existential icon in both American literature and classical‚ American cinema . With this analysis‚ Holly Golightly must be broken down to obtain a further glance into the numerous existential elements she inhibits. "It may be
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