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.

Bob Edelstein Interview Series Pt. 4: Means and Ends of Existential Humanistic Psychotherapy

Bob Edelstein Discusses E-H Psychotherapy Part 4 of 5

Join Bob Edelstein as he addresses the "Means and Ends of Existential Humanistic Psychotherapy", in this fourth part of his E-H Psychotherapy interview series.

In this episode Bob answers the following questions: What does the theory behind Existential Humanistic Psychotherapy define as the means and the ends? What is the meaning of Sartre's claim that “Existence precedes essence”? In what way can a crisis in a person’s life allow to discover a better meaning of their existence and presence in this world? What happens when there is a conflict in a person between their despised and authentic self and how can existential humanistic therapy help to solve this? What is the value is finding one’s authentic self?

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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.

Bob Edelstein Interview Series Pt. 3: Goals of Existential Humanistic Psychotherapy

Bob Edelstein Discusses Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapy Part 3 of 5

In "Goals of Existential Humanistic Psychotherapy", the third part of this E-H Psychotherapy interview series, Bob Edelstein answers the following questions: How is authenticity a goal of Existential Humanistic psychotherapy? A second goal of this form of psychotherapy is actualization. What is meant by this and how is atualization achieved? What kinds of questions are addressed by a person on the quest to discover what their authentic meaning is? What are the differences in the search for meaning between a twenty-something and a sixty something?

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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.

Bob Edelstein Interview Series Part 2: The Role of the Therapist in Existential Humanistic Psychotherapy

Bob Edelstein Discusses Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapy Part 2 

In this second part to the interview series "The Role of the Therapist in Existential Humanistic Psychotherapy" Bob Edelstein answers the following questions: How is the therapy from an Existential-Humanistic Perspective conducted? Must therapy only be carried out individually or can groups also participate in a successful therapy session? What role does the therapist himself play in this form of therapy and is it different from other forms of psychotherapy? As an Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapist, what is your ultimate goal that is common throughout all of your patients that you wish to see?

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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.

Bob Edelstein's Interview Series on Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapy, Part 1 of 5

Bob Edelstein Discusses Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapy Part 1 

We continue the Series What is the meaning of Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapy? What are some of the universal themes of existence that are explored in this field? What changes or enhancements to a person’s life are expected to come as a result of adopting an Existential Humanistic Approach? All of these questions will be answered by: Bob Edelstein - Existential-Humanistic psychotherapist who specializes in personal growth, life transitions, relationships, chemical dependency, anxiety and depression.

View Part 1: Bob Edelstein - Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapy (4:15) 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.