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Integrating Existentialism and Super's Life‐Span, Life‐Space Approach
The Career Development Quarterly, 2012Co-Authors: William R SternerAbstract:As workers face a changing and ever-complex employment landscape, traditional career theories and approaches may not be sufficient in meeting career challenges. Calls for integrated career theories have emerged as more people seek meaning and purpose in their lives and careers. This article proposes a career counseling option that integrates Existentialism and Super's (1990) life-span, life-space approach to establish a foundation for a broader approach to career development that views clients holistically by exploring life and career meaning and purpose from a developmental perspective. A case example and interventions are provided to demonstrate practical application and a contextual framework, along with implications for counselors. Keywords: Existentialism. Super's approach, career, career development Existential Therapy evolved to address angst often associated with living in a postagrarian society. As the workforce became increasingly industrialized, a sense of isolation, alienation, and meaninglcssness emerged as part of the human condition (Corey, 2009). Existentialism describes a yearning for deeper understanding of the human condition and searching for significance, meaning, and purpose of one's life. May (1961) indicated that Existential Therapy focuses on the existing person as he or she is emerging or becoming. The central question asked from an Existential perspective is, "What is the source of meaning for me in life?" According to Yalom ( 1 980), Existentialism is difficult to define and often subjective in its meaning. In his view, because of the subjectivity associated with defining this construct, Existential themes (e.g., freedom, meaning, and death) create common ground. Yalom explained that Existential Therapy is not derived from a specific theory but rather is a psychotherapeutic approach with well-established roots in Existential philosophy. Existentialism has gained momentum in the counseling literature (e.g., Chen, 2001; Cohen, 2003; Maglio, Buttcrfield, & Borgen, 2005) as counselors seek treatment that aligns with client values, beliefs, and life meaning and purpose. Existential Therapy has been used in counseling to address various problems such as life adjustment concerns, acute and chronic illnesses, grief and loss, cross-cultural issues, and end-of-life realities. One area in which Existential Therapy may have important applications is in career counseling. Given the changing employment landscape, integrating Existentialism into traditional career counseling models can provide a comprehensive approach to addressing complex employment issues. Unfortunately, Existential Therapy has not fully manifested in career counseling despite its practical approaches and specific application in career decision making across the life span (Cohen, 2003). Several scholars (Krumboltz, 1998; Mitchell, Levin, & Krumboltz, 1999; Savickas, 2000) have advocated establishing new career counseling models that reflect the postmodern workforce in which workers place less emphasis on career opportunities that align with specific traits and instead seek meaning, purpose, and value in the career development process (Thorngren & Feit, 2001). Integrating Existential Therapy with Super's (1990) life-span, life-space approach may have potential applications given that meaning and values associated with career development continually evolve across the life span. This article introduces an approach that integrates Existential Therapy and Super's developmental approach. Existentialism and Career Counseling: Staring the Problem Historically, traditional career counseling focused on matching clients' work values, skills, abilities, and interests with occupational opportunities. Job placement or career clarification was often the end goal. Guindon and Harina (2002) indicated that even though there is movement toward an integrative and holistic view in counseling, many career counselors continue to draw from traditional career counseling theories. …
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integrating Existentialism and super s life span life space approach
Career Development Quarterly, 2012Co-Authors: William R SternerAbstract:As workers face a changing and ever-complex employment landscape, traditional career theories and approaches may not be sufficient in meeting career challenges. Calls for integrated career theories have emerged as more people seek meaning and purpose in their lives and careers. This article proposes a career counseling option that integrates Existentialism and Super's (1990) life-span, life-space approach to establish a foundation for a broader approach to career development that views clients holistically by exploring life and career meaning and purpose from a developmental perspective. A case example and interventions are provided to demonstrate practical application and a contextual framework, along with implications for counselors. Keywords: Existentialism. Super's approach, career, career development Existential Therapy evolved to address angst often associated with living in a postagrarian society. As the workforce became increasingly industrialized, a sense of isolation, alienation, and meaninglcssness emerged as part of the human condition (Corey, 2009). Existentialism describes a yearning for deeper understanding of the human condition and searching for significance, meaning, and purpose of one's life. May (1961) indicated that Existential Therapy focuses on the existing person as he or she is emerging or becoming. The central question asked from an Existential perspective is, "What is the source of meaning for me in life?" According to Yalom ( 1 980), Existentialism is difficult to define and often subjective in its meaning. In his view, because of the subjectivity associated with defining this construct, Existential themes (e.g., freedom, meaning, and death) create common ground. Yalom explained that Existential Therapy is not derived from a specific theory but rather is a psychotherapeutic approach with well-established roots in Existential philosophy. Existentialism has gained momentum in the counseling literature (e.g., Chen, 2001; Cohen, 2003; Maglio, Buttcrfield, & Borgen, 2005) as counselors seek treatment that aligns with client values, beliefs, and life meaning and purpose. Existential Therapy has been used in counseling to address various problems such as life adjustment concerns, acute and chronic illnesses, grief and loss, cross-cultural issues, and end-of-life realities. One area in which Existential Therapy may have important applications is in career counseling. Given the changing employment landscape, integrating Existentialism into traditional career counseling models can provide a comprehensive approach to addressing complex employment issues. Unfortunately, Existential Therapy has not fully manifested in career counseling despite its practical approaches and specific application in career decision making across the life span (Cohen, 2003). Several scholars (Krumboltz, 1998; Mitchell, Levin, & Krumboltz, 1999; Savickas, 2000) have advocated establishing new career counseling models that reflect the postmodern workforce in which workers place less emphasis on career opportunities that align with specific traits and instead seek meaning, purpose, and value in the career development process (Thorngren & Feit, 2001). Integrating Existential Therapy with Super's (1990) life-span, life-space approach may have potential applications given that meaning and values associated with career development continually evolve across the life span. This article introduces an approach that integrates Existential Therapy and Super's developmental approach. Existentialism and Career Counseling: Staring the Problem Historically, traditional career counseling focused on matching clients' work values, skills, abilities, and interests with occupational opportunities. Job placement or career clarification was often the end goal. Guindon and Harina (2002) indicated that even though there is movement toward an integrative and holistic view in counseling, many career counselors continue to draw from traditional career counseling theories. …
Jesse D. Geller - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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self disclosure in psychoanalytic Existential Therapy
Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2003Co-Authors: Jesse D. GellerAbstract:This article is an effort to integrate contemporary psychoanalytic and Existential perspectives on intentional therapist self-disclosure. It offers a two-stage decision-making model that considers self-disclosure from the vantage points of style and internalization. Clinical and research findings are presented to support the notion that the meanings a patient attributes to a particular self-disclosure, and its power to move him or her towards greater health, is the product of a fluctuating matrix of interpersonal and intrapsychic variables. Special consideration is given to the challenges that arise during the early and termination stages of treatment and to the psychoTherapy of therapists.
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Self‐disclosure in psychoanalytic–Existential Therapy
Journal of clinical psychology, 2003Co-Authors: Jesse D. GellerAbstract:This article is an effort to integrate contemporary psychoanalytic and Existential perspectives on intentional therapist self-disclosure. It offers a two-stage decision-making model that considers self-disclosure from the vantage points of style and internalization. Clinical and research findings are presented to support the notion that the meanings a patient attributes to a particular self-disclosure, and its power to move him or her towards greater health, is the product of a fluctuating matrix of interpersonal and intrapsychic variables. Special consideration is given to the challenges that arise during the early and termination stages of treatment and to the psychoTherapy of therapists.
Ellen Atkeson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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mind s response to the body s betrayal gestalt Existential Therapy for clients with chronic or life threatening illnesses
Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2002Co-Authors: Suzanne Ament Imes, Pauline Rose Clance, Andra T. Gailis, Ellen AtkesonAbstract:In the literature on chronic or life-threatening illness, there is an overriding emphasis on clients' psychological coping styles and how they relate to psychological functioning. By contrast, in our approach, we look at the subjective mind/body experiences that clients have of their illness and how their lives are impacted by their illness. As psychotherapists, we address their Existential distress, pain, body experience, thoughts, and feelings, as well as their efforts to cope or find meaning in their illness. We summarize Gestalt/Existential Therapy for chronic illness, illustrate the approach with three case-vignettes, and stress the importance of attending to each client's unique responses to illness.
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Mind's response to the body's betrayal: Gestalt/Existential Therapy for clients with chronic or life-threatening illnesses.
Journal of clinical psychology, 2002Co-Authors: Suzanne Ament Imes, Pauline Rose Clance, Andra T. Gailis, Ellen AtkesonAbstract:In the literature on chronic or life-threatening illness, there is an overriding emphasis on clients' psychological coping styles and how they relate to psychological functioning. By contrast, in our approach, we look at the subjective mind/body experiences that clients have of their illness and how their lives are impacted by their illness. As psychotherapists, we address their Existential distress, pain, body experience, thoughts, and feelings, as well as their efforts to cope or find meaning in their illness. We summarize Gestalt/Existential Therapy for chronic illness, illustrate the approach with three case-vignettes, and stress the importance of attending to each client's unique responses to illness.
Cr Chandrashekar - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Filicide as a part of extended suicide: An experience of psychoTherapy with the survivor.
Indian journal of psychiatry, 2014Co-Authors: M. Manjula, Cr ChandrashekarAbstract:The tragedy of maternal filicide and extended suicides has occurred throughout history. Maternal filicide-suicide perpetrators most often suffer from depression, suicidality, or psychosis. Interventions in such cases are not commonly reported in the psychiatric settings, and the components of psychotherapeutic approach and its efficacy are also not known. Here we present a long-term Therapy carried out with a 36-year-old married lady, with the complaints of low mood, suicidal ideation, severe guilt feelings, and depressive cognitions. There was positive family history of depression, past history of dysthymia, suicidal attempt, and severe marital discord. Therapy was carried out for a period of 9 months with follow-up for 4 years and addressed Existential issues and grief with the components of Existential Therapy, grief Therapy, narratives, religious beliefs, and interpersonal acceptance. The case highlights the need for blending of multiple approaches to meet the challenges such cases can pose.
Suzanne Ament Imes - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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mind s response to the body s betrayal gestalt Existential Therapy for clients with chronic or life threatening illnesses
Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2002Co-Authors: Suzanne Ament Imes, Pauline Rose Clance, Andra T. Gailis, Ellen AtkesonAbstract:In the literature on chronic or life-threatening illness, there is an overriding emphasis on clients' psychological coping styles and how they relate to psychological functioning. By contrast, in our approach, we look at the subjective mind/body experiences that clients have of their illness and how their lives are impacted by their illness. As psychotherapists, we address their Existential distress, pain, body experience, thoughts, and feelings, as well as their efforts to cope or find meaning in their illness. We summarize Gestalt/Existential Therapy for chronic illness, illustrate the approach with three case-vignettes, and stress the importance of attending to each client's unique responses to illness.
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Mind's response to the body's betrayal: Gestalt/Existential Therapy for clients with chronic or life-threatening illnesses.
Journal of clinical psychology, 2002Co-Authors: Suzanne Ament Imes, Pauline Rose Clance, Andra T. Gailis, Ellen AtkesonAbstract:In the literature on chronic or life-threatening illness, there is an overriding emphasis on clients' psychological coping styles and how they relate to psychological functioning. By contrast, in our approach, we look at the subjective mind/body experiences that clients have of their illness and how their lives are impacted by their illness. As psychotherapists, we address their Existential distress, pain, body experience, thoughts, and feelings, as well as their efforts to cope or find meaning in their illness. We summarize Gestalt/Existential Therapy for chronic illness, illustrate the approach with three case-vignettes, and stress the importance of attending to each client's unique responses to illness.