Comparing existential-humanistic therapy to other types of therapy
The psychotherapy I selected is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which focuses on helping individuals recognize and change negative patterns of thought or behavior. CBT helps clients understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while providing them with tools to manage difficulties more effectively. Its strengths include being a relatively short-term therapy with clear goals while also often resulting in rapid changes.
Existential-humanistic therapy, on the other hand, emphasizes self-exploration and encourages clients to take responsibility for their lives by making conscious choices about their future. This type of therapy is particularly helpful for those struggling with identity issues as it encourages them to find meaning in difficult times and be present in each moment instead of dwelling on past traumas or anxieties about what might happen later.
However, existential-humanistic therapy can sometimes be seen as too open-ended since there are no predetermined goals or objectives beyond simply encouraging self-discovery. Additionally, its lack of structure may make it difficult for some people who need more direction when processing their emotions or learning how to move forward in life.