Present a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation.
Role-play a situation using existential theory and emphasizing reflection of feeling. Each team member will have to recruit a friend or family member to role play a “patient.” The “patient” has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. The student will play the role of the human service worker counseling the patient.
Each team member must contribute the following information to the presentation: 1. The situations identified in which existential-humanistic approaches might be useful. 2. The ones chosen to role-play. 3. Your experiences and reactions to the role-plays. 4. The experiences and reactions of your “patient” to your intervention.
Remember that existential theory emphasizes respecting the client’s beliefs and ability to grow. Do not give advice. Do not persuade. Be with the client and listen.