Existential Flashcards
Existential psychotherapy is a
philosophical approach to existence.
The therapeutic stance of the existential therapist is as a(n)
fellow traveler.
According to existentialists, when an individual recognizes his or her uniqueness and is
remaining true to the self, he or she is being
authentic.
The primary task of existential therapy is to facilitate
genuineness.
: Existentialists consider anxiety that is proportionate to the situation confronted as
normal anxiety.
: In contrast to psychoanalytical approaches, existential approaches
view conflict as grounded in human predicament, not suppressed instincts.
Existential approaches are most similar to which of the following approaches?
Gestalt
The existentialist who first emphasized death anxiety was
Epicurus
In 1958, existential psychotherapy was introduced to the United States with publication of
Existence: A New Dimension in Psychiatry and Psychology by
Rollo May.
The first comprehensive textbook on existential psychotherapy, titled Existential
Psychotherapy, was written by
Irvin Yalom.
Existential psychologists would advocate viewing the person
both subjectively and objectively
: Proponents of existential psychotherapy have not advocated specific training institutes
because its
presuppositions can underlie any form of therapy.
The therapy that practices attitude toward human suffering, has no manual, and asks deep
questions about the nature of the human being and the nature of anxiety is known as
existential psychotherapy
Yalom defines four categories that encompass fundamental challenges of the human
condition known as
ultimate concerns
The individual who described logotherapy was
Frankl. logotherapy
Existentialism is most largely influenced by the field of
philosophy.
In existential terms, the conflicts individuals experience are regarding
the givens of existence.
: Which of the following is NOT one of Yaloms identified ultimate concerns?
Integrity
The existential concept of freedom refers to the fact that we
are the authors of our own world.
A concept ultimately associated with freedom is
assuming responsibility
The presuppositions of existential psychotherapy can be applied to
all forms of therapy.
Which of the following approaches to human distress would be incompatible with an
existential approach?
None, all are potentially compatible
: Who points out that all relationships are poised on the poles of being a part of and apart
from the twin perils of merger and isolation?
Irvin Yalom
Existentialists hypothesize that anxiety is the result of
awareness of ultimate concerns
To cope with ultimate concerns regarding death, individuals will often use the defense
mechanism of
creating an ultimate rescuer
From the existential perspective, deep conflict means the
most fundamental concern at that moment.
What is the most powerful tool we have in our efforts to connect with other people and
permits one to experience, at a deep level, what someone else is feeling?
Empathy
An experience that forces an individual to confront an existential issue is known as a
boundary situation.
What does Yalom recount in the story of The Gift of Therapy that can enliven and direct
therapy?
Dreams
Existential psychotherapy (ET) primarily focuses on
the here and now.
