Existential therapy is a philosophical method of therapy that operates on the belief that
inner conflict within a person is due to that individual's confrontation
with the givens of existence.These givens, as noted by Irvin D. Yalom, are: the inevitability of death, freedom and its attendant responsibility, existential isolation, and meaninglessness.
These ultimate concerns, form the body
of existential psychotherapy and compose the framework in which a
therapist conceptualizes a client's problem in order to develop a method
of treatment.
As a student affairs professional, I will have students coming to my office and talking to me about many different scenarios. For example, it could be a student who found out their significant other is cheating on them. It may hinder the students trust, personality, and it may be difficult to communicate with others in the future. I can ask them questions about how they feel now, and what they want to accomplish and how they want to feel in the future. Confidentiality, openness, and getting a better understanding about the views of the student.
Video:Early Recollections and Lifestyle goals
The therapist is talking to a woman who is recognizing a pattern of having trouble appreciating the good within her relationships. She is admitting to the transition, and accepts this inner conflict. The therapist is conceptualizing her emotions and is helping her compose a treatment to help lessen her selfishness and anger towards her ex-husband.
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