When Naked Means Naked: An Experiential Journey
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Freedom, transcendence, openness, relatedness, ontological security The Oxford Dictionary definition of naked, apart from being unclothed, includes: not concealed, undisguised, exposed to harm, vulnerable.Abstract
This paper will explore the reality of how being naked in a therapy session could be accommodated by using an existential approach, and by examining the experiences of established therapists working with nakedness as part of the therapeutic process. I will be referring to the existential philosophers who have provided a framework in considering this potentially unconventional situation. I will also share my own experience of a client being naked in therapy and its subsequent significance in advancing the therapeutic process.
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2018-01-01
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