Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 71: But are you alive? Existential Psychotherapy with Eloise Skinner

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. One of my favourite things about the podcast is being able to introduce you to areas of psychology you may not have heard of before or may not know much about. Today is exactly that! I am joined by my guest, Eloise Skinner, a Trainee Existential Therapist. We hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have!

The Highlights:

(00:28): Welcome and intro to today’s episode
(01:25): Welcome to Eloise Skinner
(01:57): Eloise’s role and history
(03:07): Eloise’s training
(04:47): What does existential mean?
(08:00): An element of presence
(10:45):How to cope as an aspiring psychologist
(13:19): Giving yourself permission to take up space
(14:59): The frustration of therapy
(16:17): The freedom and choices in life
(19:00): How do you know when the time is right for existential psychotherapy?
(21:10): The practical arrangements for training in psychotherapy
(25:53): Eloise’s books including the brand new one
(27:30):Connecting with Eloise
(28:01):Summary and close

Links:

 Check out Eloise’s brand-new book: But are you alive? Here: https://amzn.to/3mxEUgG

 Connect with Eloise: https://www.eloiseskinner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/eloiseallexia/

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