existential psychotherapy

a form of psychotherapy that deals with the here and now of the client’s total situation rather than with his or her past or underlying dynamics. It emphasizes the exploration and development of meaning in life, focuses on emotional experiences and decision making, and stresses a person’s responsibility for his or her own existence. See also logotherapy.

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Psychology term of the day

November 21st 2024

posterior horn

1. the backmost division of each lateral ventricle in the brain.

2. see dorsal horn.