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A Journey in Meaning Making: Applying A Constructive Approach to Counseling

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ABSTRACT This case illustration highlights the use of Michael J. Mahoney’s constructive psychotherapy with a Slavic-American female college student. The client’s presenting issues included anxiety, low self-esteem, and struggles related… Click to show full abstract

ABSTRACT This case illustration highlights the use of Michael J. Mahoney’s constructive psychotherapy with a Slavic-American female college student. The client’s presenting issues included anxiety, low self-esteem, and struggles related to her transition from adolescence to adulthood. The authors provide examples of constructive techniques including Acting As If and softening the categories to promote creativity and identity development.

Keywords: constructive approach; meaning making; journey meaning; approach counseling; making applying; applying constructive

Journal Title: Journal of Creativity in Mental Health
Year Published: 2020

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