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An international initiative to bring wisdom to the world, based in applied philosophy, psychology and psychotherapeutic practice. Annual online conference and yearly Socrates Medal. Sapientia ad Mundum. www.existentialmovement.world

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Existential Movement @existentialworld.bsky.social · Feb 10

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We made this movie to let the world know there is a better way and to get your support.

Please share widely and become a member. Www.existentialmovement.world

EXISTENTIAL MOVEMENT : BRINGING WISDOM TO A TURBULENT WORLD

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Dilemma Consultancy @dilemmaconsultancy.bsky.social · 10d

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Join Emmy van Deurzen online (10 Oct, 11am–1pm UK) for Bringing Wisdom to the World: Applied Philosophy as Existential Therapy. Explore meaning, clarity & purpose through philosophy + therapy. £30 / £25.50 EM members. 👉 www.existentialacademy.com/whats-on/sho...

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Dilemma Consultancy @dilemmaconsultancy.bsky.social · 29d

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“The World Health Organisation recognises mental health as a universal human right” (WHO, 2023).

Existential therapy supports this by giving voice to people’s lived experiences, beyond labels or diagnoses.

#ExistentialTherapy #MentalHealth #Psychology

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Existential Movement @existentialworld.bsky.social · Aug 9

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Human connection to nature has declined.

Human connection to nature has declined 60% in 200 years, study finds

Prof Miles Richardson says people risk ‘extinction of experience’ in the natural world without new policies

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Existential Movement @existentialworld.bsky.social · Aug 7

Proactive protection of the land and its creatures, is vital for our future.
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Existential Movement @existentialworld.bsky.social · Aug 7

A truly wonderful planet at night.

Wonder of Science @wonderofscience.bsky.social · Aug 6

Earth at night viewed from space (watch fullscreen).

Existential Movement @existentialworld.bsky.social · Aug 7

A new book about psychological growth after trauma, based in #existential thought and practice.

Based on the work of the @existentialacademy.bsky.social

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Paul Overend @pauloverend.bsky.social · Jul 21

A good article, but a shame Humanist UK publication @newhumanist.bsky.social doesn’t mention the great UK existentialist @emmyvandeurzen.bsky.social or the @nspcinfo.bsky.social she founded.

New Humanist @newhumanist.bsky.social · Jul 21

CBT has become the dominant form of psychotherapy in the UK and US - but it has limits

Minds in search of meaning

Therapists need to do more to help the many people today who feel their lives lack purpose

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Prof Emmy van Deurzen @emmyvandeurzen.bsky.social · Jul 28

Sometimes you need to surrender to trouble and make room for the pain. youtu.be/UnCmitf8wtY

Sometimes you need to surrender to trouble and make room for the pain

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Existential Movement @existentialworld.bsky.social · Jul 22

Increasing awareness where possible is the best way of beginning to change your life.
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Existential Movement @existentialworld.bsky.social · Jul 22

Daily disappointments are part of life and you need to make room for them in your heart.
#existential

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Existential Movement @existentialworld.bsky.social · Jul 22

Do not pander to fear.
#existential

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Existential Movement @existentialworld.bsky.social · Jul 22

Learning to love the difference is what makes you a more evolved person.

#existential

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Existential Movement @existentialworld.bsky.social · Aug 6

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Verbally abused children more likely to have poor mental health as adults, study finds

Analysis suggests long-term damage to wellbeing can be worse than for children experiencing physical abuse

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Shanlon Wu @shanlonwu.com · Jul 26

Harvard’s lawsuit against the Trump administration’s attempt to cut off billions in research funding is a roadmap to the weaknesses of Trump’s war against higher education. My take here on @legalafmtn.bsky.social

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Trump INSTANTLY GIVES UP as Orgs FIGHT BACK

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Existential Movement @existentialworld.bsky.social · Jul 26

Truth telling and community are fundamental aspects of living in harmony.
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NPR @npr.org · Jul 25

Without federal funding, public media — and the truth-telling, community-connecting role it plays — is at risk.

Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq

Existential Movement @existentialworld.bsky.social · Jul 22

Learning to love the difference is what makes you a more evolved person.

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Existential Movement @existentialworld.bsky.social · Jul 22

Do not pander to fear.
#existential

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Existential Movement @existentialworld.bsky.social · Jul 22

Daily disappointments are part of life and you need to make room for them in your heart.
#existential

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Existential Movement @existentialworld.bsky.social · Jul 22

Increasing awareness where possible is the best way of beginning to change your life.
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Existential Movement @existentialworld.bsky.social · Jul 20

Our president @emmyvandeurzen.bsky.social gave a keynote on Purpose and Paradox at the 10th World Congress for Psychotherapy in Vienna.

Here it is, in its entirety.
#existential therapy finally on the map.

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Purpose and Paradox

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Existential Movement @existentialworld.bsky.social · Jul 20

Purpose and Paradox

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The Mental Elves @thementalelves.bsky.social · Jul 16

Something I've been experimenting with. When I am "well", in lieu of any meaningful MH services in this country, most of my time is spent trying to build resources to survive the next suicidal phase. As I know I'll be doing it alone.

Existential Movement @existentialworld.bsky.social · Jul 1

Creating a safe space inside can make all the difference.

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