When Martin Luther mentioned that there were times when he was awe awakened and carried out of himself, he was referring to external psychological constructs that play a part in internal motivations and resulting human behaviors. He developed a sense of internal motivation that made him believe he possessed great abilities to do great things […]
Feminist perspective generally aims at understanding the nature of gender inequality by examining the social role of women in family and society. The roots of feminism can be traced to the 18th century when Mary Wollstonecraft took part in the fight for the rights of women. The feminist perspective on humanistic psychology can be considered […]
Humanistic psychology asserts that human beings are unique beings and as such, should be studied as a whole (Schneider et al., 2015). This implies that the actions of a human being should not only be viewed from the perspective of others but also from the perspective of the doer. Humanistic psychology is an evolving concept […]
There are essential qualities that humanistic therapists have to exhibit, including genuineness, empathetic understanding, and unconditional positive regard (Harisiadis, 2021). Genuineness requires establishing open communication between the humanistic therapist and Li Ming. This enables Li Ming’s therapist to feel more comfortable sharing their feelings with her. Consequently, this encourages her to share her own feelings […]
Current humanistic-existential psychologists are focused on the entirety of the human experience. Also, they aim to understand the value and meaning of one’s experiences and emotions, including conflict, suffering, guilt, grief, and death. The mode of therapy recognizes that these experiences are an existential reality that all beings must face and adjust to in their […]
Emotions are part of human existence regardless of culture, which existential therapy affirms. However, the expression and experience of emotion are significantly influenced by culture, including if a given emotion is perceived as either problematic or healthy. Humanistic-existential therapies need to be culturally competent for cross-cultural emotion exchange to occur. The therapies must be able […]
There has been a growing consensus among practitioners that the humanistic elements of psychotherapy are vital elements of therapy. There is a shift from technical prescription with gearing toward humanistic presiding, personal relationships, and away from formulas. The shift is associated with elements that cut across various interventions and accentuate various contexts, including alliance, therapeutic, […]
Narrative research refers to the collection and analysis of accounts that people tell, allowing the description of experiences and offering interpretation. The research mode is occasionally used to investigate clinical outcomes, quality of life, and coping. It is essential in offering a robust insight into an individual’s personal experience (Längle & Klaassen, 2021). On the […]
In the early Middle Ages, the philosophy of humanism was born, a period when the origin of humanistic psychology can be traced. In the early 20th Century, two philosophies dominated psychological thinking, including psychoanalysis and behaviorism (Längle & Klaassen, 2021). However, the two philosophies did not offer a holistic view of an individual, even though […]
Cultural practices are diverse, and the magnitude of each is different and unique in its ways. It is clear and ethical to say that every culture is dominant and superior regardless of the other existing cultures around the environment. As a person, my cultural identity can be defined in three basic statements: racial background, religion, […]