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Area of Science:

Psychology
Sociology
Cultural Studies

Background:

Contemporary society faces a deficit of unifying symbols and myths.
This lack contributes to the erosion of shared values and a crisis of personal identity.
Increased demand for psychotherapy highlights the need for meaning and value recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the role of symbols and myths in societal cohesion and individual identity.
To analyze the consequences of a lack of symbols and myths in contemporary culture.
To examine the function of psychotherapy in helping individuals reconstruct personal values.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of the definitions of "symbol" and "myth".
Discussion of the societal impact of the absence of these elements.

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Exploration of the therapeutic process in value recovery.

Main Results:

A societal lack of symbols and myths leads to value disintegration.
Individuals increasingly seek personal identity and value through psychotherapy.
Psychotherapy plays a crucial role in aiding individuals to define personal values.

Conclusions:

Rebuilding personal values through individual myths is essential for identity.
Psychotherapy is vital for navigating the loss of collective meaning.
The recovery of values is a fundamental aspect of therapeutic intervention.