A Case Study on Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy: A Middle Aged Man Finding Himself through Focusing

Joo Eunsun (주은선)

A Case Study on Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy: A Middle Aged Man Finding Himself through Focusing

Korean Social Science Journal
Abbr : KSSJ
2008, 35(1), pp.65-96
Publisher : Korean Social Science Research Council
Research Area : Social Science > Social Science in general

Joo Eunsun ¹

¹덕성여자대학교

Candidate

ABSTRACT

The research presents an introduction to the experiential psychotherapy method of Focusing and illustrates its implementation through a successful case study of a 54 year old Korean male client. The client, through the therapy sessions and personal practice of Focusing was able to find his core issue, gain insight, and achieve change in being and behavior. The 20 Focusing sessions with the client are further analyzed using the Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR) method (Hill, Thompson & Williams, 1994). The results that emerged were grouped into three domains and six themes. In the core issue/problem domain, themes of "choking experience" and "finding a safe place" were drawn. In the insight domain, "rebirth of a new person" and "mind body as one" were the key themes. The third domain of practice revealed themes of "high motivation with psychological mind" and "rigorous practice." Finally, the application of Focusing-oriented psychotherapy and counseling implications in Korea are discussed.

KEYWORDS

Focusing oriented psychotherapy, single case study, Korean client.

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