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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planning is to discover complete findings in relation to the client. One approach is Existential Therapy. The human condition is the core focus of Existential Therapy. This type of therapy is a powerful approach that focused on a positive outlook of life and the potential of human beings. However‚ this therapy alsorecognizes and acknowledges human beigs limitation. Existential Therapy is the “philospohphical” form of therapy. According to Irvin D. Yalom (1980) there are four concerns that ultimately will
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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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University of Phoenix Material Humanistic and Existential Personality Theories Matrix Theory Assumptions Reliability Validity Application Holistic-Dynamic Theory Person-Centered Theory Existential Psychological Theory Existential theory is a philosophical stance that stresses the importance of freedom of choice‚ free will and personal responsibility. This perspective stresses the unique experiences of each individual and the responsibility of each person for their
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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‚ he took keen
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The existential therapy is rooted in the concerns that are found in the individual’s existence. An existential therapy is not separated from psychotherapeutic practice‚ like behaviorism or psychoanalysis. The idea of struggling with the polarities of self‚ Soren Kierkegaard‚ who is regarded as the father of existentialism‚ viewed personhood as what we are and what we shall become. Kierkegaard suggests a continuous active wrestling between polarities of infinitude and finitude‚ possibility and necessity
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(FMIT). This theoretical approach is established on an integrative perspective‚ a combination of a biblically sound‚ psychologically empirical and three theories that strongly impressed upon me the most‚ which are: existential‚ person centered‚ and certain aspects of feminist therapy. Most importantly‚ the integration of this theory is strongly substantiated on biblical principles. It is designed to help women and others who may seek this form of counseling to become aware of their spiritual
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which is where therapy comes into the picture. There are many different types of therapy‚ two of which are occupational therapy and physical therapy. These two branches of rehabilitation are very similar and often confused‚ but they are not the same. Physical and occupational therapies often work together and overlap on their treatments. Even though they intersect the therapists are usually looking for a different outcome. The difference in outcome is what makes these two types of therapy crucial to
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Holding Therapy What is Holding Therapy? Holding therapy was developed by Dr. Martha Welch in the late 1970s. Dr. Welch was a psychiatrist in New York who began using it with children with autism. Later‚ she outlined her form of therapy in a book titled‚ Holding Time (Welch‚ 1988). Originally‚ Dr. Welch discovered holding therapy with autistic children. Later‚ however‚ she began using this therapy with typical children as well and‚ in her opinion‚ discovered equally satisfying results
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This is a chapter excerpt from Guilford Publications. Expressive Therapies‚ edited by Cathy A. Malchiodi Copyright © 2005 EXPRESSIVE History‚ Theory‚ THERAPIES and Practice ࣍1 Expressive Therapies History‚ Theory‚ and Practice CATHY A. MALCHIODI In his seminal work The Arts and Psychotherapy‚ McNiff (1981) observes that expressive therapies are those that introduce action to psychotherapy and that “action within therapy and life is rarely limited to a specific mode of expression” (p. viii). While
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