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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Existential psychology"”.
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A theory of existential psychology
The theory presented in this dissertation is intended as a contribution to a central problem faced by contemporary psychologists, namely the problem of the role of value in the study of human action. This problem can be phrased in the following fashion: most contemporary writers in the philosophy …
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Existential psychology as an ontological groundwork for counseling the elderly
… approach to assist this population is necessary. Existential psychology, one of the holistic psychological theories, begins with the existing experience of the individual and proceeds to consider anything within the experience which might cause anxiety or conflict. The problems of the elderly and …
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The Meaning of Being: the Challenges of Existential Psychology for Biblical Counseling
ABSTRACT The Meaning of Being: The Challenges of Existential Psychology for Biblical Counseling Frederick Nobuya Rodeheaver In fulfillment for the degree Doctor of Philosophy The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 2017 Chair: Dr. Jeremy Pierre The thesis of this dissertation is that any …
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An Exploration of the Existential Orientation to Coaching
… this thesis is to explore the basic concepts of existentialism and from this identify activities applicable to the coaching engagement. Basic concepts of existentialism including: isolation; freedom of choice; meaninglessness; and death are examined. These concepts are revisited in the …
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Professionals’ understanding and knowledge of growth after trauma
… present in earlier ideologies of humanistic and existential psychology, this concept remains an elusive topic amongst therapeutic practitioners (Joseph, 2015). This research examines Maltese professionals’ understanding of growth following trauma. Using a qualitative approach, semistructured …
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Trauma at the Limit: Bearing Witness to the Impossible of Survivor Testimony
… Faced by survivor testimony, clinical psychology finds itself caught in a double-bind between the lucidity of knowledge and the enigmatic horror of traumatic suffering. Despite this double-bind, bearing witness has nevertheless been guided by a promise that assumes an inherent …
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Beyond the notion of performance anxiety: a phenomenological exploration of the lived experiences of anxiety for elite Egyptian tennis athletes
… the notion of anxiety with athletes. It relates existential anxiety to athletes, using an Interpretative Phenomenological Approach to gain a more in-depth view of the phenomena of anxiety for these athletes. Eight elite Egyptian tennis athletes, 2 males and 6 females, between the ages of 18-25 …
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A search for meaning during financial crisis: An interpretative phenomenological study of highly educated and unemployed Greek young professionals
… psychologists have a better understanding of existential psychology concepts such as the search for meaning and in particular the way it can affect the lives of young unemployed professionals who live in crisis, hoping for a contribution to their practice.
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Existential Thought: Its Contributions to Psychotherapy
… a basic introduction to the general concepts of existential philosophy and to illustrate how these concepts are integrated into psychology and psychotherapy.
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Who we are in the world: an investigation into psychology and worldview
At the heart of Psychology is the search for understanding — understanding ourselves, understanding others, and understanding our places in the world. At one point or another a person comes to ask themselves fundamental questions about human life, like “Who am I?”, “Why am I here?” and “What will …