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1. Comparing Humanistic-Existential Psychotherapy with Other Approaches
Comparing Humanistic-Existential Psychotherapy with Other ApproachesFor a wide range
of mental diseases, evidence-based types of psychotherapy have proved to be efficacious
and cost-efficient. Each kind of therapy has its benefits, and professional psychiatric-mental
health therapists must be competent to assess which one is best for each patient. With
Evidence-based practice, it is a priority to give patients the widest range of treatment
alternatives available. Throughout the history of EBP, patients' preferences have been
emphasized, providing them with relevant alternatives. The purpose of this paper is to
discuss and compare humanistic-existential psychotherapy in clinical practice with
cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)Comparing Humanistic-Existential Psychotherapy with
Other Approaches.ORDER A PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER HEREHumanistic-Existential
PsychotherapyHumanistic-existential psychotherapy focuses on the human condition as a
central theme. It takes an optimistic perspective on one's own capabilities and goals while
simultaneously acknowledging one's limitations. Peoples' preferences, goals, and values are
taken into consideration in this adaptable approach to experiences (Heidenreich et al.,
2021). By addressing the emotional and spiritual pointlessness that so many people
experience in the current world, existential therapy strives to make them feel better
spiritually and mentally. The goal of existential psychotherapy is not to change individuals,
but instead to aid them in understanding who they are by assisting them in identifying their
meaning and integrity in a weak and transient life (Heidenreich et al., 2021). Allowing
clients to have a deeper understanding of their true selves is the primary goal of existential
therapy. In addition, it deals with issues like mortality, self-determination, emptiness, and
solitude in an individual's existential journey.The client's biggest complaint in the film was
that he did not feel especially alive in his daily existence and that he had difficulty
perceiving his feelings. Existential therapy was used in the video because it is a means of
addressing topics like the human sense of value, imagination, uncertainty, spirituality,
happiness, and grief. According to Feizi et al. (2019), the findings of research conducted to
establish the efficacy of existential psychotherapy, existential therapy may have a major
beneficial impact on one's approach to life and one's sense of self-worth Comparing
Humanistic-Existential Psychotherapy with Other Approaches.Cognitive Behavioral
TherapyCBT is a treatment intervention that combines the use of educational psychology
principles with clinical circumstances. CBT stresses the importance of views, like attitudes,
concepts, and reasoning, in the origin and management of mental health illnesses (Fordham
et al., 2018). Under the cognitive-behavioral paradigm, one's thoughts and actions have an

2. influence on their physical and well-being health along with their capacity to live
comfortably. CBT is a communication therapy that tries to uncover and change undesirable
thoughts and actions.BUY YOUR PAPERComparing CBT and Existential PsychotherapyBoth
existential psychotherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) are based on the
practical sense of being. Both are mainly concerned with language processes, not
interpretations. Both models, on the other hand, deal with a specialized and separate topic.
A key difference between cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and existential psychotherapy
is that CBT concentrates on what has already been learned, whereas existential
psychotherapy centers on what can be learned going forward (Van Deurzen & Arnold-
Baker, 2018). The CBT approach to depression emphasizes that unpleasant thinking,
unpleasant bothersome imagery, absence of creative solutions, and adverse interpretative
inclinations all lead to the maintenance of a depressed mood in patients with the
disorder.Existentialism divides reality into two fundamental kinds: being-in-itself and
being-for-itself. Being-in-itself encompasses nonliving components and animals, whereas
being-for-itself involves humanistic, transcendental consciousness. Both kinds are stressed
in CBT, which also admits that several physiological mechanisms are recognized and
utilized in comprehending and educating patients that there is also a highly individual,
subjective view on self and everyone else around them (Van Deurzen & Arnold-Baker,
2018). Continuity and authenticity are central to existentialism, which places an emphasis
on free will and the power of the person to choose their own choices. In treatment, cognitive
behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes conscious decision, consciousness, purpose, and
freedom, yet not so much on dedication, genuineness, or involvement, because these
qualities are reliant on the intentional endeavor Comparing Humanistic-Existential
Psychotherapy with Other Approaches.Clinical PracticeWhile there are some variations
between the two approaches, they may have an influence on practice since the necessity for
functional and integrated approaches for individuals with a range of psychiatric disorders
who are at risk of further serious physical, emotional, psychological, and behavioral
concerns is crucial, particularly from a public health medical standpoint is important.
Psychotherapies must be tailored to the individual requirements of patients who have been
evaluated. In order to reach mutual objectives, including improving patient well-being and
achieving meaningful outcomes, practitioners and researchers need to work
collaboratively.ConclusionDespite the vast differences of treatment modalities discussed in
this paper, they are all tied together by an emphasis on personal existence, clinical
encounters, and an appreciation of the complexity of the human mind. There is a strong
focus on supporting the person in realizing how their prior encounters, present viewpoints,
and prospective desires impact their present condition.ReferencesFeizi, M., Kamali, Z.,
Gholami, M., Abadi, B. A. G. H., & Moeini, S. (2019). The effectiveness of existential
psychotherapy on attitude to life and self-flourishing of educated women homemakers.
Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 8, 1–
6. https://doi.org/10.4103/jehp.jehp_473_18Fordham, B., Sugavanam, T., Hopewell, S.,
Hemming, K., Howick, J., Kirtley, S., das Nair, R., Hamer-Hunt, J., & Lamb, S. E. (2018).
Effectiveness of cognitive–behavioural therapy: a protocol for an overview of systematic
reviews and meta-analyses. BMJ Open, 8(12), e025761. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-

3. 2018-025761Heidenreich, T., Noyon, A., Worrell, M., & Menzies, R. (2021). Existential
Approaches and Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Challenges and Potential. International
journal of cognitive therapy, 1–26. Advance online
publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41811-020-00096-1Van Deurzen, E., & Arnold-
Baker, C. (2018). Existential therapy: Distinctive features.
Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781315461939/existe
ntial-therapy-emmy-van-deurzen-claire-arnold-bakerAssignment: Comparing Humanistic-
Existential Psychotherapy with Other Approaches Understanding the strengths of each type
of therapy and which type of therapy is most appropriate for each patient is an essential
skill of the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. In this Assignment, you will
compare humanistic-existential therapy to another psychotherapeutic approach. You will
identify the strengths and challenges of each approach and describe expected potential
outcomes. To prepare: • Review the humanistic-existential psychotherapy videos in this
week’s Learning Resources. • Reflect on humanistic-existential psychotherapeutic
approaches. • Then, select another psychotherapeutic approach to compare with
humanistic-existential psychotherapy. The approach you choose may be one you previously
explored in the course or one you are familiar with and especially interested in. The
Assignment In a 3-page paper, address the following: • Briefly describe humanistic-
existential psychotherapy and the second approach you selected. • Explain at least three
differences between these therapies. Include how these differences might impact your
practice as a PMHNP. • Focusing on one video you viewed, explain why humanistic-
existential psychotherapy was utilized with the patient in the video and why it was the
treatment of choice. Describe the expected potential outcome if the second approach had
been used with the patient. • Support your response with specific examples from this
week’s media and at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources. Explain why each
of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. Attach the PDFs of your sources. Note:
Comparing Humanistic-Existential Psychotherapy with Other ApproachesORDER YOUR
PAPER HEREThe School of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page,
introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing
Center provides an example of those required elements (available at
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates ). All papers submitted must
use this formatting. Link to videos Grande, T. (2019, January 9). Theories of counseling –
Existential therapy [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvAvc2aWup0
PsychotherapyNet. (2009, June 29). James Bugental live case consultation psychotherapy
video [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl8tVTjdocI
ThinkingallowedTV. (2010, September 20). James Bugental: Humanistic psychotherapy
(excerpt) – A thinking allowed DVD w/ Jeffrey Mishlove [Video]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjDNKGIvWPQ Comparing Humanistic-Existential
Psychotherapy with Other Approaches