Journal of Humanistic Counseling最新文献

Researchers explored the perspectives of mental health professionals regarding their work with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families and found evidence of humanistic approaches. Using a transcendental phenomenological method, we conducted semistructured, in-depth interviews with 14 professional counselors and marriage family therapists who self-identified as experts in treating children diagnosed with ASD. The following three themes were established: (a) applications of person-centered practice, (b) centering practice on social justice counseling, and (c) recognizing the strengths within clients. Counselors are urged to examine their current practices and provide support for the integration of person-centered practices when engaging with children with ASD.

This qualitative synthesis of articles published in The Journal of Humanistic Counseling from 2008 to 2023 identifies six primary areas of scholarly inquiry alongside four schools of humanistic thought: dialectical pragmatism, existential phenomenology, dialogical constructionism, and critical poststructuralism. Each philosophical position is described, and a Johari's window is used to identify relevant points of similarity and divergence among the four schools of humanism. Implications for collective discourse in the counseling field are reviewed, and it is further suggested that the revolutionary spark of humanistic thought can be rekindled via new debates about what it means to be a humanist in the modern era.

Nonsuicidal self-injury is a common mental health concern, and humanistic counseling approaches can support clients in the change process. The benefits of experiential approaches grounded within humanistic theories of change include an emphasis on the present moment, client empowerment, and skill development that can be practiced in real time and applied outside of session. Experiential activities for those who self-injure are provided along with a description of their application. Practice considerations, limitations, and areas for future research are presented.

For musicians, injury or illness can mean not only the loss of performance opportunities but also the end of a lifetime's calling. What is it like to face such a profound change? This study explores the lived experience of musicians who could no longer play their instruments due to a physical impairment. Using collective heuristic inquiry, we talked to 13 musicians across four countries. Phenomenological analysis revealed the deeply personal and far-reaching impact of their experience, with the following elements: (a) being shaken to the core, (b) in turmoil: the pounding waves of uncertainty, (c) grieving the lost spark, (d) feeling left out, (e) new body awareness, (f) yearning to fill the void, (g) a shift in one's relation to music, and (h) the dawn of meaning. These findings offer a deeper understanding of this life-altering experience and provide insights for those seeking to offer meaningful support.

A clinician's theoretical orientation serves as a foundational guide that embodies their values and beliefs for creating therapeutic change. Adventure therapy (AT) is an experiential modality that uses kinesthetic experiences as metaphors to promote client growth. Due to its transtheoretical nature, AT practitioners often end up being atheoretical in their facilitation, thus decreasing the potential benefits to clients. In this manuscript, we propose the use of existential Theory to guide AT by integrating the existential givens and welts with key components of AT. A case example is provided to demonstrate guided application.