Rank, Rogers & Death: Existential Psychotherapy (Basic Facts & Basic Technique)

Otto Rank, the forefather of Existential Psychotherapy, was a significant influence on Carl Rogers, who developed an indirectly existential technique. I also offer here an existential exercise to help with blocked decision-making. It amplifies the perspective of limited time by enhancing visceral awareness of aging and death. In the process I refer to Ernest Becker, also influenced by Rank, and his 1970s book The Denial of Death. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adrianlory.substack.com