CL 510 Theories of Counseling

1. Nature of People. How does Existential Theory according to, Viktor Frankl, Rollo May, and Irvin Yalom, view the nature of people (e.g., "People are basically good, bad, blank slates, etc."), including the sources of people's problems and ineffective functioning? Would one agree or disagree with this? Explain.

1. Mental Health. How does Existential Theory, according to, Viktor Frankl, Rollo May, and Irvin Yalom, define mental health? What is "normal" and "healthy"? How does a "normal" and "healthy" personality develop? Would one agree or disagree with this? Explain.

1. Purpose of Counseling: How does Existential Theory according to Viktor Frankl, Rollo May, and Irvin Yalom, view the purpose and the major goals of counseling? Would one agree or disagree with this? Explain.

1. Therapeutic Relationship: How does Existential Theory according to, Viktor Frankl, Rollo May, and Irvin Yalom, view the therapeutic relationship, including the counselor's role and the nature of the counselor-client relationship to facilitate change (e.g. active, non-directive, etc)? Would one agree or disagree with this? Explain.

1. How People Change: How does Existential Theory according to, Viktor Frankl, Rollo May, and Irvin Yalom, view the process of how people therapeutically change (e.g., what's the client's experience like?)? Would one agree or disagree with this? Explain.

1. Techniques and Strategies: What techniques, strategies and/or evaluation tools are used in Existential Theory according to Viktor Frankl, Rollo May, and Irvin Yalom, Would one like or dislike them? Explain.

1. Strengths and Shortcomings: What are seen as strengths of Existential Theory according to Viktor Frankl, Rollo May, and Irvin Yalom? What are seen as missing/a shortcoming of this theory?