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01-03-2015 | Original Paper
The Case for Existential (Spiritual) Psychotherapy
Author:
Kirk J. Schneider
Published in:
Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy
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Issue 1/2015
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Abstract
As I conceive it, existential psychotherapy has deep spiritual roots. Following in the tradition of existential-spiritual philosophy, I describe the nature of these roots, the implications of them for existential-integrative therapy, and a case vignette to illustrate their application. I conclude with a reflection on the importance of contextualizing and integrating existential themes into general therapeutic practice.