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Unit 3
Case Study: The Case of Enji
The use of Existential Theory would be impactful here is the give and take within the client-
counselor relationship. As a counselor, I am responsible to creating a caring environment using
empathy to help my client discover their sense of self. This can be done by helping him see the
sets of choices he has, connect with past trauma without deep questioning and creating a series
of options for the client to choose from. Counselors are helping their client transition from the
passenger seat to the driver seat of their lives (Capella University, n.d.). The information in the
case suggests that Enji may not have the desired level awareness he needs to change his
situation. As the awareness grows, I, as the counselor, can help guide him to see how he can
hold himself accountable for these changes in the future (Capella University, n.d.). Because this
approach focused on human connection, which is something Enji craves, rather than a series of