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Jan 27, 2024 · This article delves into the use of existential social work in coping with death and grief. After defining death and grief, the article explores individuals' attitudes towards death and the theoretical perspectives related to death and grief. The article further examines the fundamental concept of existentialism within the context of coping with death and grief. The article then considers the ...
Aug 12, 2022 · Abstract. Yalom (1980) identified three forms of isolation: intrapersonal, interpersonal, and existential. This chapter focuses primarily on existential isolation, both as an existential reality and as a subjective experience. Existential isolation refers to the inherent unbridgeable gap between any two beings and the impossibility of knowing ...
A number of philosophical and psychological theories suggest the true self is an important contributor to well-being. The present research examined whether the cognitive accessibility of the true self-concept would predict the experience of meaning in life. To ensure that any observed effects were due to the true self-concept rather than the ...
Jul 9, 2022 · Popular Humanistic Theories of Wellbeing. Eugene Taylor proclaimed that the field of humanistic psychology should prioritize consciousness, psychotherapy, and personality (Bargdill, 2011). In concentrating on these aspects, the focus is placed on the future, self-improvement, and positive change. Humanistic psychology rightfully provides ...
6 days ago · (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) Evolutionary psychology is one of many biologically informed approaches to the study of human behavior. Along with cognitive psychologists, evolutionary psychologists propose that much, if not all, of our behavior can be explained by appeal to internal psychological mechanisms.
Jan 12, 2022 · Existential positive psychology represents a unique kind of second wave positive psychology (PP2.0) because it embraces the human complexity of existentialism and Taoism. PP2.0 goes beyond mere recognition of polarity, and it makes the bold assumptions that (a) suffering is necessary for flourishing and (b) that enduring happiness and well ...
Dec 31, 2016 · Abstract. Positive psychology and existential psychology have both struggled with multiculturalism. Despite challenges, important progress has been made in recent years. Positive psychology and ...
