An ecologistic view on the theories and practices of psychotherapy
10.3969/j.issn.1000-6729.2017.01.015
- VernacularTitle:生态主义观点对心理治疗理论与实践的启示
- Author:
Fei ZI
- Keywords:
ecologistic view;
ecological psychology;
counseling and psychotherapy;
ecological counseling;
review
- From:
Chinese Mental Health Journal
2017;31(1):83-88
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
This article adopts an ecologistic perspective to analyze the regularity of psychological phenomena,examine the mechanisms of psychological problems and mental disorders,and discuss the process of psychological counseling and therapy.The author proposes that the practice of counseling and psychotherapy should be directed with an ecological view.A practitioner needs to not only focus on the problems and symptoms,but also consider the restoration and development of the personality foundation of the individuals who seek for help.A practitioner should not only pay attention to visitors'psychological defects,but also try to assist the development of their positive characters which could alleviate symptoms,and promote the construction of their outer environments that are beneficial for psychological rehabilitation.
