Human Development From An Existential Phenomenological Perspective: Some Thoughts And Considerations
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https://doi.org/10.65828/vb1w9730Keywords:
Existential birth, existential maturity, stage theory, thrownness, openness, paradox, moments, de-centring, fundamental projectAbstract
This paper outlines how an existential model of human development throughout the life span differs from a stage model. It goes on to describe some of the key features of an existential model of human development. Based on this some suggestions are made about implications for therapeutic practice.
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