I believe this theory would allow me to develop an integrative approach. The theory is about accepting what it means to be human and that we are all authors of our own lives. I believe this particular theory allows people to accept who they are, what they do, and what they believe, but helps them realize that who they are is not absolute or immutable and that they can recreate themselves. In my group, in addition to my primary theory which is existential, I would draw from psychoanalysis (insights into unconscious motivation), cognitive therapy (cognitive restructuring), rational emotional behavioral therapy (eliminating the self-destructive perspective), reality therapy (choices) and narrative therapy (separate from problems). If I had to limit myself to one additional theory it would be Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. I feel that this theory would complement existentialism, due to the existential focus on accepting what it means to be human, while rational emotional behavioral therapy helps reduce unhealthy emotional response and eliminates a self-destructive outlook on life. I believe that to accept what it means to be human (existential) and become the author of your own life (existential), you need to eliminate your self-destructive perspective (REBT) and unhealthy emotional responses.
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