Florida Gulf Coast University Gestalt and Existential Psychotherapy & DSM 5 Discussion

250 word minimum with at least 1 APA cited scholarly reference PER discussion post.

1. The struggle to gain meaning is an important underpinning of both existential and Gestalt psychotherapy. Identify other major components of these two approaches to psychotherapy. Compare and contrast each. After watching “The Human Dilemma,” review the position interpersonal psychotherapy takes on the medical model. Would Dr. Rollo May agree or disagree with that position? Why or why not?

2. Respond to the following in your initial post:

• Distinguish between substance use, abuse, and dependence. Be sure to use current DSM-5 terminology and conceptualizations as you respond to this task.
• Compare the presentation differences you could expect to see in an individual diagnosed with a generalized anxiety disorder who is dependent on one of these:
  • Marijuana.
  • Alcohol.
  • Methamphetamines.
  • Cocaine.
• Briefly assess the factors involved in at least one ethnic and cultural issue related to substance abuse that is at the heart of a current controversy, being sure to include a perspective on diathesis-stress issues.