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  • Psychotherapy Research

Background:

  • Existential concerns (death, meaninglessness) are central to existential psychotherapy.
  • Historically, existential and CBT approaches had limited overlap due to differing philosophies.
  • Recent empirical work increasingly integrates existential issues into clinical psychology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the growing intersection of existential concerns and CBT.
  • To highlight the empirical evidence for the role of death anxiety in mental disorders.
  • To discuss the relevance of existential themes in CBT training and practice.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of empirical studies and theoretical discussions.
  • Analysis of research on death anxiety and its causal role in psychopathology.
  • Examination of the presence of existential themes in CBT literature and training.

Main Results:

  • Growing empirical evidence supports the role of death anxiety in various mental disorders.
  • Existential concerns are identified as common themes within CBT.
  • Existential issues are becoming more relevant in CBT therapist training, personal therapy, and supervision.

Conclusions:

  • There is a significant and increasing overlap between existential psychotherapy and CBT.
  • Empirical research validates the importance of existential concerns, particularly death anxiety, in understanding and treating mental disorders.
  • The integration of existential themes enriches CBT practice and therapist development.