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Friday, May 10, 2013

Bob Edelstein Interview Series Pt 5: Existential Humanistic Approach to Couples Therapy

Bob Edelstein Discusses E-H Psychotherapy Part 5 of 5

Join Bob Edelstein as he addresses the "Existential Humanistic Approach to Couples Therapy", in this final part of this E-H Psychotherapy interview series.

In this episode Bob answers the following questions: What is the meaning behind the dichotomy of isolation versus relationship and how can this affect a couple's relationship? In couples therapy of this kind, do you place a heavier stress on assessing the two people as a couple or as individuals? Why? How and why do you as the therapist act as a role model for the couple in therapy? What is meant by an existential theme and what is its importance regarding couples therapy?

Part 5: Existential Humanistic Approach to Couples Therapy (6:45) Askimo TV

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Bob Edelstein, L.M.F.T., M.F.T., is an Existential-Humanistic psychotherapist based in Portland, Oregon. In addition to being a therapist for over 36 years, he also provides consultation, supervision, and training for professionals, including a one-day workshop entitled Deepen Your Therapeutic Work Using an Existential-Humanistic Perspective. Bob is a founding member of the Existential-Humanistic Northwest Professional Organization and the Association for Humanistic Psychology - Oregon Community. He is a board member of the San Francisco based Existential-Humanistic Institute. Read more from Bob on his blog, Authentic Engagement.