Today, we try to tackle the easy and simple topic of death. Inspired by the writings of Irvin Yalom in Existential Psychotherapy, Preston attempts to describe the four maxims of existentialist theory in therapy and how they may apply to patients.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Survey Results
00:58 Existential Psychotherapy: An Overview
01:38 Personal Journey into Existentialism
03:50 Philosophical Reflections and Therapy
06:15 Core Concerns of Existential Psychotherapy
13:56 The Interplay of Life and Death
24:39 Exploring the Fear of Being Forgotten
25:31 Conscious Interaction with Mortality
27:10 Avoiding Discussions About Death
28:25 Near-Death Experiences and Their Impact
30:27 Common Fears About Dying
35:16 Existentialist Views on Death Anxiety
37:29 Coping Mechanisms and Denial
47:14 Therapist and Patient Dynamics
50:04 Wrapping Up and Listener Engagement
