Humanistic and Existential Personality Theories Learning Team C PSY / 405 06/16/2016 Leslie Binnix

Humanistic and Existential Personality Theories Humanistic and existential therapies have several elements in common, namely their optimistic approach to life. They each utilize a broad range of approaches to case conceptualization, therapeutic goals, intervention strategies, and research methodologies. They are united by an emphasis on understanding human experiences and a focus on the client rather than the symptom. Humanistic and existential approaches rely on the belief that people have the capacity for choice and self-awareness. Each theory has its strengths and weakness in their approach to explaining human behavior, as well as similarities and differences. Both humanistic...