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Existential issues in group psychotherapy.

Bernard Frankel1

  • 1Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Garden City, New York, USA.

International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
|April 4, 2002
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Existential psychotherapy addresses universal human concerns like freedom and guilt. Integrating these existential issues into group therapy fosters deeper, more subjective patient-therapist relationships.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Existential Philosophy

Background:

  • Traditional values are declining, leading to increased alienation.
  • Existential thought offers a framework for understanding the human condition.
  • Alienation stems from a disconnect with oneself and societal shifts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the integration of existential issues into group psychotherapy.
  • To examine how existential concepts can enhance therapeutic relationships.
  • To apply universal existential features within a group therapy context.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of existential philosophy and its application to therapy.
  • Exploration of core existential themes: finiteness, aloneness, guilt, responsibility, and freedom.

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  • Examination of the impact of incorporating existential concerns on group dynamics.

    • Main Results:

    • Existential issues are inherent to the human experience.
    • The principles of existentialism are applicable across various therapeutic modalities.
    • Incorporating existential concerns promotes bilateral and subjective interactions between therapists and patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Group psychotherapy can be enriched by addressing existential concerns.
    • Understanding universal human experiences like finiteness and freedom is key.
    • Existential integration leads to more authentic and meaningful therapeutic engagement.