Existentialism Reflection

Some methods assist counselor’s usage of immediacy statements in establishining awareness in the client’s conflicts. Although Corey associated these methods in Gestalt therapy, it was interesting to see how they are studied in existential therapy. A counselor should be aware of pronoun switching in which a client may use to deflect responsibility. Excessive referring to the past may be another behavior to catch because it allows the client to excuse the present with past experiences. Excessive referring to the future may loosen the responsibility that client has of his/her future. Additionally, a reactive client depends on others to make decisions for him/her rather than take accountability for his/her life (Deurzen & Adams, 2011). Thus, keeping one’s development

I chose to further my understanding of existentialism as the vital principles associated with the theory are concepts I worked through in my therapeutic journey. I learned to take responsibility for my actions and establish the values that were meaningful to me. We also discussed the roles of the victim, persecutor, and rescue, just as Deurzen and Adams mention Sartre’s perspective of each character. I was ultimately able to connect the theory how I try to live my life. Since I have experienced the client’s role in existential therapy, I hope to integrate the theory into my professional identity as a practitioner. Change in perspective on existential theory. Reading Deurzen and Adam’s exposition on existential therapy only amplified my curiosity in the theory. I hope to continue to establish a deep understanding of the approach to at least create a firm foundation for my theoretical orientation. I am aware of the skills and the necessary training that involves in become an existentialist, so my goal is to expand my knowledge on the theory and maybe even continue my own therapy involving the same concepts and principles embedded in existential