PSY 068 Lesson 13.ppt Theories of personality

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1. Lesson 13: Rollo Reese May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY

2. kaka- aral nyo yan .

3. His theory is deeply rooted to philosophy m ainly Existential Philosophy His works are influenced by these Existentialists: Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY

4. BIOGRAPHY: Eldest son among 6 children, either parent has proper education Sister suffered from psychotic breakdown that his father blamed education for it Not close to his parents that later on separated, described mother as “bitch-kitty on wheels” Rollo had 2 failed marriages and somehow blamed his mother’s behavior and sister’s psychotic episode Same with Erikson, roamed around Europe as an artist (SOUL SEARCHING) Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY

5. BIOGRAPHY: Applied and become an instructor, undergone nervous breakdown that he needed to rest for 2 weeks to get enough energy and knew that it is a sign that something is wrong Enrolled seminary not to become minister but to study philosophy and nature of human being Ordained and served 2 years as pastor but left because he realized that work is meaningless Pursue psychology, attended Adler’s seminars Had tuberculosis for a year and a half Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY

6. Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY Rollo May’s experience with tuberculosis..

7. Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY

8. BACKGROUND OF EXISTENTIALISM It asks the ultimate question “What is the meaning of life?” Existentialism emerged after World War II and the Holocaust, this event led people to abandon any belief thereof When Nazi exists, meaning became harder to find Soren Kierkegaard, Jean-Paul Sartre, Friedrich Nietzsche are among the pioneers Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY

9. Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY What id Existentialism? Existence before Essence The meaning of life 5 Elements of Existentialism Existentialism affirm people’s essence is their power to redefine themselves through the choices they make Talks about both subject and object; must live authentic and active life Who am I? Is life worth living? Does it have a meaning? Although we associate to others in productive relationship, in the end, we are alone Emphasize authentic experience

10. Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY 2 BASIC CONCEPT OF MAY’S EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY being-in-the-world - the unity of self and the world n on-being - nothingness, death

11. being-in-the-world - the unity of self and the world umwelt – the environment around us mitwelt – our relationship with other people eigenwelt – our relationship with ourselves Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY

12. Being-in-the-world . According to Rollo May, healthy people live simultaneously in Umwelt , Mitwelt , and Eigenwelt . They adapt to the natural world, relate to others as humans, and have a keen awareness of what all these experiences mean to them . ROLLO MAY : EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY May’s concept of Being-in-the-world. being-in-the-world

13. Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY n on-being - nothingness, death people must confront the possibility of death In order to have a meaningful life, we must confront death non-being is not just death but also addiction, alcoholism and other activities that prevents us from being-in-the-world

14. ANXIETY normal anxiety proportionate to the threat neurotic anxiety disproportionate to the threat with repression and self defeating manner Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY

15. GUILT - what we feel when we do not reach full potential of our being ( dasein ) 3 TYPES OF GUILT umwelt guilt a.k.a separation guilt alienation Same as Fromm’s concept of “Human Dilemma” “ torned away from nature” mitwelt guilt We see other people’s needs through our own eyes but we still cannot anticipate what they will need eigenwelt guilt Denial of own potentiality Same as Maslow’s Jonah Complex Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY

16. intentionality Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY

17. Care, Love and Will Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY Love Care

18. Love, Care and Will Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY Will

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20. Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY FORMS OF LOVE SEX EROS PHILIA AGAPE Satisfied through sexual intercourse Responsible for procreation Satisfying organs Pleasure Psychological desire Enduring union Built on tenderness and care Making love and lasting union Intimate, non-sexual relation Cannot be rushed, takes time to grow Develops and sink its roots Chumship of Sullivan, which is necessary for healthy relationships Esteem for others Concern for welfare of others Love of God, altruistic love , spiritual love Do no depend on behaviors and characteristics --- unconditional and undeserved

21. Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY FREEDOM and DESTINY

22. Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY FREEDOM and DESTINY Freedom Understanding our destiny The ability to make choice of whether we deny, embrace, or challenge our destiny The ability to choose what we will do to our destiny Destiny Death, intelligence, sex The design of the universe speaking through the design of each one of us Does not only mean preordained or foredoomed, it is our destination

23. existential freedom freedom of doing freedom to act Two Forms of Freedom essential freedom freedom of being Inner freedom Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY

24. Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY Things I cannot control Things that I can control and I have the freedom to choose ¼ sheet of yellow paper List down (5) in each column Name: Date: Section: Subject:

25. Within the boundaries of destiny, we have the freedom to choose. But freedom does not permit any change we wish, but we can choose how we respond, how we shall live with our talents and everything we have. Rollo May EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY