Existential Psychology and Christianity Existential Research Paper

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C. Philosophical aspects of existentialism as applied to psychology and therapy.

D. Kierkegaard and German existentialism.

E. Sartre and French existentialism.

F. Religious aspects of existentialism.

G. Humanistic aspects of existentialism.

II. Tenets of Christian therapy

A. Historical origins of Christian therapy.

B. Relationship of Christian therapy to Jungian therapy.

C. Function of Christian therapy.

1. Reconciliation of Christian beliefs and daily stressors

2. Reconciliation of Christian advocacy of selflessness and modern capitalist society

D. Goals of Christian therapy.

III. Intersection of existential psychology and modern Christian thought.

A. Exploration of ways in which Christian thought and humanistic discourses intersect

B. Exploration of the ways in which the practice of Christian therapy and humanistically-based modes of therapy intersect.

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C. Expectations of Christian clients.

1. Will Christian clients feel that they are being appropriately served by existential psychology given its roots in humanistic and philosophical traditions rather than in Christian doctrine?

2. How might Catholic and Protestant clients react differently to this particular blend of therapeutic approaches?

3. How does a Christian therapist react if a client finds herself attracted to the humanistic aspects of existential psychology rather than the Christian traditions that the therapist is emphasizing?

IV. Can Christian therapists work with clients of other faiths in this particular intersection of therapeutic modalities?

V. Is it ethically acceptable for Christian therapist to work with clients of other faiths?

VI. How do the personal values of a.....

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