Person-Centered vs Existential Therapy: Two Paths
Explore the fundamental philosophical divide between person-centered and existential therapy approaches—one trusting natural growth, the other embracing anxiety as fuel for change.
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Person-centered therapy says, 'Let me create a space where you can discover and express who you really are.' Existential therapy says, 'Let me help you take responsibility for creating who you want to become.'
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