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Existential Psychotherapy: An Introduction

Existential Psychotherapy: An Introduction

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  • On-Demand micro-learning course

  • 6 hours

  • All levels

Description

An introduction to Existential Psychotherapy - a short introductory course for therapists, counsellors and healthcare practitioners.

micro-learning course Content

11 sections•28 lessons
Introduction to Existential Psychotherapy 1012 lessons
  1. Course Overview and Learning Objectives
  2. What is Existential Psychotherapy?
Foundations of Existentialism: Philosophy and Key Thinkers3 lessons
  1. Origins and Historical Context of Existentialism
  2. Key Existentialist Philosophers
  3. Core Principles of Existentialism
Transition from Philosophy to Psychotherapy2 lessons
  1. Existentialism’s Influence on Psychology
  2. Defining Existential Psychotherapy
Core Principles and Concepts in Existential Psychotherapy3 lessons
  1. The Four Givens of Existence
  2. Existential Anxiety and Coping
  3. Authenticity, Choice, and Self-Actualization
Key Figures in the Development of Existential Psychotherapy and their Ideas4 lessons
  1. Rollo May: Introducing Existentialism to American Psychology
  2. Viktor Frankl and the Foundations of Logotherapy
  3. Irvin D. Yalom: The Four Ultimate Concerns of Existence
  4. Emmy van Deurzen and the Evolution of Existential Counseling in Europe
Existential Psychotherapy in Practice3 lessons
  1. Structure of an Existential Psychotherapy Session
  2. Key Techniques and Interventions
  3. Application to Psychological Challenges
Comparing Existential Psychotherapy with Other Modalities3 lessons
  1. Existential Psychotherapy vs. Person-Centered Therapy (PCT)
  2. Existential Psychotherapy vs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  3. Existential Psychotherapy vs. Psychoanalysis and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Critique and Limitations of Existential Psychotherapy2 lessons
  1. Philosophical and Practical Critiques
  2. Limitations in Clinical Practice
Empirical Evidence and Effectiveness2 lessons
  1. Research on Existential Psychotherapy
  2. Evaluating Outcomes and Measuring Success
Contemporary Developments and Future Directions2 lessons
  1. Recent Innovations in Existential Psychotherapy
  2. Existential Psychotherapy in the 21st Century
Summary, Integration, and Next Steps2 lessons
  1. Course Review and Key Takeaways
  2. Applying Existential Psychotherapy: Next Steps

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