Professor Emmy van Deurzen: What Is Existential Therapy?

Professor Emmy van Deurzen is an existential therapist. She developed a philosophical therapy based in existential-phenomenology.

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[joandiaz]

Existentialism proposes that people have the freedom, and the responsibility, to make our own choices and that leaning on institutions or other individuals to tell us how to make our moral choices is inauthentic and hinders our personal development.

[ronadelarosa]

Existential therapy focuses on each person as a unique individual as well as the choices that shape their life. I enjoyed this episode, a sign of relief for our existence. I learned a lot.

[blueredcookiemonster]

Focusing on the human condition as a whole,  existential therapy highlights our capacities and encourages us to take responsibility for our successes.

[christophemahoney]

Existential therapy is more of a way of thinking than a neatly defined model with specific techniques.

[roangarcia]

Existentialism is a philosophy that emphasizes individual existence, freedom and choice.

[suziemormons]

the meaning of life is always a good topic

[alicegarcia]

our existence, it's very meaning is the reason for everything.

[donaperez]

Existential therapy integrates several disciplines that all have perspectives on existentialism.

[monikarichards]

explores the difficulties that an individual experiences but from a philosophical perspective.

[elenalahey]

conditions whereby their everyday lives become more pleasurable, engaging and meaningful.

[anamaeedmond]

help people face anxieties of life and to embrace the freedom of choice humans have, taking full responsibility for these choices as they do so.

[mikaelamilstone]

encourage clients to ask themselves what they want from life, and where the source of meaning lies for them in life.

[bonniegilbert]

self-awareness and relational skill-sets

[rubendelarosa-kusinanibent]

This episode allows us to rediscover our existence. Thank you for this.

[laurelgibbins]

a style of therapy that places emphasis on the human condition as a whole.

[shairaramos]

Existential Therapy is vital especially in this time of pandemic. Many people gradually lose their motivation and what is their goal in life in general.

[sammydaviders]

Very timely and relevant conversations.

[nathanielkeating]

Rather than delve into the past, the existential approach looks at the here and now, exploring the human condition as a whole and what it means for an individual.

[rowenadelarosa]

Existential therapy encourages people to not only address the emotional issues they face through full engagement but to also take responsibility for the decisions that contributed to the development of those issues.

[joanvergara]

Uses a positive approach that applauds human capacities and aspirations while simultaneously acknowledging human limitations.