CA-1 Existential therapy: introduction to use

🎥 CA-1 Presentation: Foundations of Counselling Psychology Topic: From Conflict to Meaning: Existential Therapy & the Search for Meaning Presenter: Ravi Prakash Tiwari 📖 About This Presentation In this academic video for Continuous Assessment 1 (CA-1), we explore the core ideas of Existential Psychology and Existential Therapy. Rather than treating existential therapy as an abstract philosophy, this presentation examines how it can help us understand real-world human problems through meaning, self-awareness, authenticity, personal values, choice, and responsibility. The presentation explores an important therapeutic shift from asking “What am I doing?” to “Why am I doing it?”, using examples of career distress, relational conflicts, personal values, and life choices. It also presents a thoughtful connection between existential ideas and Indian psychological perspectives, particularly the Bhagavad Gita. ⏳ Timestamps & Chapter Breakdown 00:00 – Introduction: Identifying Real vs. Mind-Created Problems 00:32 – Topic Overview: CA-1 Foundations of Counselling Psychology 00:58 – Defining Existential Therapy: Existence, Purpose & Core Values 01:32 – Case Study 1: Career Distress, Autonomy & Workplace Conflicts 04:10 – Case Study 2: Couple Counselling, Core Foundations vs. Surface Triggers 06:31 – Uncovering Hidden Values & Understanding Irrelevant Conflicts 06:56 – Personal Reflection: External Problems vs. Inner Clarity 08:13 – Therapeutic Shift: Moving from “What” to “Why” 09:22 – Finding Authenticity & Re-evaluating Meaning and Material Goals 10:04 – Parallels in Indian Thought: Self-Exploration and the Bhagavad Gita 10:31 – Psychological Research: Meaning, Values & Psychological Well-being 10:55 – Conclusion: What Deserves Our Energy vs. What to Release 📚 Key Academic Takeaways • Existential Lived Experience: Psychological problems can sometimes be understood through the relationship between a person's experiences, choices, values, and meaning. • Autonomy & Authentic Living: Understanding personal values and authentic needs can help a person make more meaningful choices. • Foundational vs. Surface Friction: Distinguishing deeper relational values from surface-level disagreements can help us understand conflicts more clearly. • Meaning & Psychological Well-being: Research suggests that meaning in life is associated with psychological well-being and lower psychological distress. • Counselling Application: Existential therapy encourages exploration of meaning, values, freedom, choice, responsibility, and authenticity rather than simply giving immediate solutions. 🇮🇳 Indian Psychology Perspective The presentation also explores how existential questions can be placed in dialogue with Indian psychological and philosophical thought, particularly ideas discussed through the Bhagavad Gita, while recognizing that existential therapy and Indian psychology come from different historical and intellectual traditions. 🌐 Connect & Professional Links 🌐 Official Website: https://sites.google.com/view/ravi-pr... 💼 LinkedIn:   / raviprakashtiwari   📝 Psychology Blog: https://rvemotionalsupport.blogspot.com 📸 Instagram:   / rvdiscussion   🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/systempsyche 🦋 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rvskills.bsk... 📢 WhatsApp Channel (RV Skills): https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBo... 💬 WhatsApp Connect: https://wa.me/916209763548?text=Hello... 📧 Business Inquiries: rvskills.help@gmail.com 🎓 University Email: ravi.prakash2026@lpu.in 📚 Academic References Vos, J., Craig, M., & Cooper, M. (2015). Existential therapies: A meta-analysis of their effects on psychological outcomes. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 83(1), 115–128. Frankl, V. E. (1963). Man’s Search for Meaning. Beacon Press. He, X., et al. (2023). Meaning in life and psychological distress: A meta-analysis. Journal of Research in Personality, 104, 104381. Joshi, P., & Sahu, K. P. (2023). Psychological well-being from the perspective of Bhagavad Gita. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 11(4). ⚠️ Academic Note This video is prepared as an academic presentation for CA-1 and is intended for educational purposes. The views and interpretations presented should not be considered a substitute for professional psychological or mental-health treatment. #ExistentialTherapy #CounsellingPsychology #PsychologyAssignment #CA1 #MentalHealthAwareness #IndianPsychology #SelfAwareness #MeaningInLife #Psychology #RaviPrakashTiwari #RVSkills