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Rogers and Existentialism: Conation on Action and Acceptance of Trouble and Suffering
Existentialism emphasizes the connection between actions and beliefs, and the role of suffering in human experience. Unlike psychoanalysts who focus on childhood trauma, existentialists acknowledge that suffering is built into human vulnerability. This perspective helps people understand that their suffering does not necessarily indicate there is something uniquely wrong with them. This observation can be useful for clinical clients who may blame themselves for their symptoms.