路易斯•霍夫曼——存在主义心理学及应用概论

宇宙洪荒

Core values of Existential Psychology
A holistic way of knowing
Concern for the subjective experience of the individual
A commitment to being honest about the human condition
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, E  k4 K0 e7 O2 A) k  J( fThe Good Life & Existential Psychology
The idea of “the good life” in psychology :This represents the end or result that should be sought in life
All psychologies and philosophies have a vie of the good life , whether explicitly stated or not
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Existential Psychology views the good life as:
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The psychology free life
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, E( z! f/ w, v$ r% n6 Z& xThe ethical or moral life
The life fully embraced , or the passionate life
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Intimate relationships
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The Existential Givens
the idea of the givens

the givens are aspects of human existence that everyone must face or deal
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5 g4 }5 s8 d: [5 ~& XIsolatton/relationship
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Embodiment/emotion



+ F* A% R) ~+ z# uThe Role of Myth
Myth can be understand as a basic unit of meaning in existential psychology
According to May(1991),myths are not false ,but rather something that cannot be proven to be true
Myths are often not literally true ,in the sense that the story may not be literally true ,but the may still represent a basic truth
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7 ?2 k/ \1 r% Z' F) JCore Tenets of Existential Psychology
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Embracing emotions & the unknowns
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Good reflection listening will new insinghts to the clients
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