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Compare existential and Gestalt therapeutic approaches. Focus on how they are alike and different in therapeutic goal, key concepts, role of the counselor, role of the client, and therapeutic interventions. Briefly describe a client who might benefit from each type of therapy, and provide your rationale.

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The comparison of existential and gestalt therapeutic approaches are determined.

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Compare existential and Gestalt therapeutic approaches. Focus on how they are alike and different in therapeutic goal, key concepts, role of the counselor, role of the client, and therapeutic interventions. Briefly describe a client who might benefit from each type of therapy, and provide your rationale.

Gestalt Therapy and Existential Therapy both focus on self-awareness and the person as a whole. These therapies are similar in their purpose as they attempt to facilitate understanding for the client about their surrounding world as well as the mind, body, and soul through a philosophical perspective. The main objective of Gestalt Therapy is to promote ...

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