Dynamics of ontological self-confidence in the process of cathymic-imaginative psychotherapy on the example of clinical cases
- Authors: Vedeneeva E.V1, Gavryushchenko N.K1
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Affiliations:
- Chelyabinsk State University
- Issue: Vol 8, No 7 (2025)
- Pages: 282-288
- Section: ARTICLES
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/2658-3313/article/view/377671
- ID: 377671
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Abstract
the article presents an analysis of the dynamics of indicators of ontological confidence (OU) in three clients (Ksenia, Mikhail, Irina) after completing a course of Cathartic imaginative psychotherapy (KIP). Ontological confidence, understood as a basic sense of reality, integrity, and security of one's own being, is a fundamental aspect of mental health. The study demonstrates that KIP, working with unconscious processes through images and symbols, contributes to a significant strengthening of OU, manifested in reducing the "false Self", increasing basic trust in the world and improving vital contacts. The results highlight the effectiveness of TRC in resolving deep-seated existential conflicts and shaping a more authentic way of existence.
About the authors
E. V Vedeneeva
Chelyabinsk State University
N. K Gavryushchenko
Chelyabinsk State University
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