Thesis (MA)--University of Stellenbosch, 2002. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Research literature is increasingly referring to the therapeutic effect of experiences in
nature on people. However, no research that evaluates the suitability of nature as an
aid in an existential approach to psychotherapy could be found. This paper shows by
means of a literature review that nature as an aid can make a significant contribution
to this approach. The potential benefits of utilizing nature are integrated with the
therapeutic goals of existential psychotherapy. The conclusion reached is that nature
can be an important aid for leading a client to self-confrontation, increased selfawareness,
acceptance of personal freedom and responsibility, and to find personal
meaning in life. Proposals for future research are recommended. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Navorsingsliteratuur bevat in 'n toenemende mate verwysings na die terapeutiese
effek wat belewenisse in die natuur op mense het. Geen navorsing kon egter gevind
word wat die geskiktheid van die natuur as 'n hulpmiddel in 'n eksistensiële
benadering tot psigoterapie ondersoek nie. Hierdie studie toon deur middel van 'n
literatuuroorsig aan dat die natuur wel as 'n hulpmiddel betekenisvolle bydraes kan
lewer tot hierdie benadering, deur die potensiële bydrae van die natuur in verband te
bring met die doelwitte van eksistensiële psigoterapie. Die gevolgtrekking word
gemaak dat die natuur 'n belangrike hulpmiddel kan wees om die kliënt te lei na
selfkonfrontasie, verhoogde selfbewussyn, aanvaarding van persoonlike vryheid en
verantwoordelikheid, en die vind van persoonlike betekenis in die lewe. Aanbevelings
vir verdere navorsing word ook gemaak.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:sun/oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/52777 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Van der Westhuÿsen, J. P. J |
| Contributors | Theron, W. H., Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Dept. of Psychology. |
| Publisher | Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | af_ZA |
| Detected Language | Unknown |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 32 p. |
| Rights | Stellenbosch University |
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