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Person-Centered Therapies & Motivational Interviewing — Chapter 5 Summary from Systems of Psychotherapy

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Person-Centered Therapies & Motivational Interviewing — Chapter 5 Summary from Systems of Psychotherapy Chapter 5 of Systems of Psychotherapy: A Transtheoretical Analysis explores the transformative power of person-centered therapies, focusing on Carl Rogers’ pioneering approach and the evolution of Motivational Interviewing (MI) by William R. Miller. This chapter highlights the significance of the therapeutic relationship, unconditional positive regard, empathy, and the inherent drive for self-actualization. This expanded summary, based on our podcast-style breakdown of Chapter 5 , will deepen your understanding of the person-centered approach and its practical applications in therapy. Prefer to watch and learn? Click above for a full chapter summary and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more psychology textbook guides! Foundations of Person-Centered Therapy Carl Rogers, originally shaped by a religious upbringing, became a leader in humanistic psychology by ad...

Existential Therapies & Their Impact — Chapter 4 Summary from Systems of Psychotherapy

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Existential Therapies & Their Impact — Chapter 4 Summary from Systems of Psychotherapy Existential therapies offer a unique, profound approach to psychological healing, focusing on core questions of meaning, freedom, authenticity, and mortality. Chapter 4 of Systems of Psychotherapy: A Transtheoretical Analysis guides readers through the historical roots, central ideas, and therapeutic techniques of existential psychotherapy. In this expanded summary, based on our podcast breakdown of Chapter 4 , you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how existential therapy helps individuals face life’s greatest challenges, illustrated by the moving story of Lilly’s journey with terminal cancer. Prefer audio learning? Watch the video above for a concise chapter overview, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more psychology textbook summaries! The Roots and Philosophy of Existential Therapy Emerging in the aftermath of World War I and II, existential therapy draws on the rich ph...