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Existential Theory and Norcross' Stages of Change

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My understanding of Existential Theory is that it does not align with Prochaska's and Norcross stages of change. Is there any agreement too this position?

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The expert examines the existential theory and Norcross' stages of change are examined.

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The good news is that existential theory is not difficult to grasp. It is based on the concept of pure freedom; the existentialist holds that the self/ego is radically different from the world and can make only free choices in reference to it. We only think we are not free. We think we aren't free because it is easier to be a slave to circumstance than to be free. This is called "bad faith". Think of someone being tortured for information - there is still a moment ...

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