Reality and Rationality as Aim and Method in Psychotherapy Cover Image

Psikoterapide Amaç ve Yöntem Olarak Gerçeklik ve Rasyonellik
Reality and Rationality as Aim and Method in Psychotherapy

Author(s): Osman Özdemir, Pınar Güzel Özdemir
Subject(s): Psychology, Clinical psychology, Methodology and research technology, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Çukurova Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Psikiyatri Anabilim Dalı
Keywords: psychotherapy; reality; rationality;

Summary/Abstract: The definition of reality is that the presence of which can not be denied, what is right, reflects nature as it is, and is not a product of thought. Rationality as a concept, is the quality or state of being rational or of making decisions purely based on thought and reason. In this article, it is emphasized that drawing the patient to the axis of reality and rationality may be an option in the psychotherapy process. In fact, all kind of psychotherapy apply this method using different techniques. As discussed here, reality and rationality as aim and method in psychotherapy focuses on immediate pragmatic intervention similar to holistic psychotherapy.

  • Issue Year: 13/2021
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 685-692
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Turkish