Humanistic therapy is distinct from psychoanalysis in its therapeutic focus. It concentrates on a client's conscious thoughts and their present and future circumstances, whereas psychoanalysis tends to explore unconscious thoughts and past experiences.

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A type of psychotherapy that aims to help clients become more self-aware and embrace themselves. Humanistic therapy centers around the belief in individuals' ability to make rational choices and grow to their fullest potential, while also highlighting the significance of empathy and concern for others. Humanistic philosophers such as Jean-Paul Sartre, Martin Buber, and Søren Kierkegaard have played a significant role in shaping this type of psychotherapy. 

Humanistic Therapy

Spielman, R. M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2020, April 22). Psychology (2nd ed.). OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/1-introduction

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- Client-centered therapy
- Gestalt therapy
- Existential therapy

Types of Humanistic Therapy

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References for Humanistic Therapy

- Existential Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy / Client-Centered Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- Logotherapy
- Transactional Analysis (TA) Therapy

Subtypes of Humanistic Therapy

Derived from the principles of humanistic psychology which focus on achieving one's potential, the primary objective of humanistic therapy is to foster greater self-awareness and self-acceptance in individuals.

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