existential–humanistic therapy

a form of psychotherapy that focuses on the entire person rather than solely on behavior, cognition, or underlying motivations. Emphasis is placed on the client’s subjective experiences, free will, and ability to decide the course of his or her own life. Also called humanistic–existential therapy.

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October 6th 2024

assisted suicide

suicide in which the person ending his or her own life is provided the means to do so (e.g., a prescription) by another. See assisted death.