Existential Psychotherapy

Methodology and Conclusions

In «Existential Psychotherapy», Irvin Yalom employs a qualitative research method based on clinical observations and analysis of therapeutic sessions with patients. He draws on existential philosophy and psychology, exploring four primary existential givens: death, freedom, isolation, and meaninglessness. Yalom analyzes how these givens affect people's mental states and behaviors, and how awareness and acceptance of these givens can foster personal growth and improve mental health. Yalom's conclusions emphasize the importance of the existential approach in psychotherapy, which helps patients recognize and accept their existential fears, leading to a more authentic and fulfilling life.