A Therapeutic Case of Finding One's Own Self: The Method of Personal Existential Analysis

Abstract

Existential Analysis, a psychotherapeutic approach derived from existential philosophy, intends a life with inner consent. This implies activating the authentic personal will (freedom) and responsibility. The method used for that purpose is «Personal Existential Analysis». It defines three steps which help to find the resources of the innermost (intimate) person and its individual way to expression in a defined situation. A practical application is shown in the verbal transcript of a therapeutic conversation supplemented by explanatory commentaries about the therapeutic process itself.