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a. What primary defining features set existential therapy apart from other approaches?
b. Describe the view of human nature from the existential perspective.
c. Discuss anxiety from an existential perspective. What might be some ofthe strengths and limitations of this perspective?
Existential therapy is a unique philosophy-based approach that focuses on the human condition as a whole rather than on psychopathology or specific behavioral "fixes." It is less a system of techniques and more a way of thinking about what it means to be alive.
Existential therapy is distinguished from other models (like CBT or Psychoanalysis) by several key features:
Focus on the "Ultimate Concerns": Unlike therapies that look for childhood trauma or cognitive distortions, existentialism focuses on four "givens" of existence: death, freedom, isolation, and meaninglessness.
Emphasis on the "I-Thou" Relationship: Based on the work of Martin Buber, the therapist and client are viewed as fellow travelers. The relationship is not one of a "doctor and patient" but a deeply authentic encounter between two humans.
The "Here and Now": While it acknowledges the past, the focus is on the client's current choices and their future potential.