Gestalt therapy places a strong emphasis on "organismic holism," which entails being fully aware and present in the current moment or the here and now. It also emphasizes taking personal accountability. 

Gestalt therapy

Existential therapy centers around the exploration of free will, self-determination, and the quest for meaning in one's life. 

Existential therapy

Developed by Carl Rogers, client-centered therapy is a humanistic approach that remains commonly used in psychotherapeutic settings today. It is designed to help individuals address problematic issues. In a departure from the psychoanalytic model, where the therapist interprets the unconscious, this therapy empowers the patient to take a leading role in the session. Rogers posited that when therapists provide certain core conditions, clients are fully capable of navigating and resolving their own problems.

Client-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)

- Client-centered therapy
- Gestalt therapy
- Existential therapy

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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

Different approaches to psychotherapy. 2009. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/topics/psychotherapy/approaches

Different approaches to psychotherapy

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.

Goal of Humanistic Therapy

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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