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required text –chapter 6
Corey, G. (2017). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning
Based on your readings and videos from this week, please choose TWO of the presenting problems below and provide a brief response to the below questions:
In addition please choose ONE of the cases below and provide a detailed response to the questions following the case that you chose:
(Please include the case or stem so others can respond to you)
*Assume you were counseling people with the following presenting problems. What would you want to say, and what would you hope to do? What would be your strategies, and how would you work with each of these persons? What issues are involved? How have you come to terms with these issues in your own life?
3.I find myself terrified when I am alone. I need people around me constantly, and if I’m forced to be alone, then I run from myself by watching television. I’d like to learn how to be alone and feel comfortable about it.
*The following case examples Pauline, are designed as a catalyst to apply existential concepts in actual counseling. Each case raises issues of the struggle with personal freedom. You may wish to bring in similar struggles you have encountered in making choices in your own lives.
PAULINE: A young woman facing death
The existentialist views death as a reality that gives meaning to life. As humans we do not have forever to actualize ourselves. Thus, the realization that we will die jolts us into taking the present seriously and evaluating the direction in which we are traveling. We are confronted with the fact that we have only so much time to do the things we most want to do. Thus, we are motivated to take stock of how meaningful our life is. With this existential perspective in mind, assume that a young woman of 20 comes to the center where you are a counselor.
Some Background Data:
Pauline has recently found out that she has leukemia. Though she is in a period of remission, her doctors tell her that the disease is terminal. Pauline is seeking counseling to help herself deal with this crisis and at least get the maximum out of the remainder of her life. She is filled with rage over her fate; she keeps asking why this had to happen to her. She tells you that at first she could not believe the diagnosis was correct. When she finally got several more professional opinions that confirmed her leukemia, she began to feel more and more anger—toward God, toward her healthy friends, whom she envied, and generally toward the unfairness of her situation. She tells you that she was just starting to live, that she had a direction she was going in professionally. Now everything will have to change. After she tells you this, she is sitting across from you waiting for your response.
Questions for Reflection:
Attempting to stay within the frame of reference of an existential therapist, what direction would you take with her?
Think about these questions: