The Blueprint of Existential Dimensions

To cite please reference this publication:

Fraser, N. (2023). Structural Existenal Analysis (SEA) – A step-by-step guide for applicaon to research. Counselling Psychology Review., 38(2), 4-19

Personal Dimension | Eigenwelt

Tensions and Polarities: Identity & Freedom - Integrity & Disintegration - Self-acceptance - Authenticity & In-authenticity - Perfection & Imperfection - Confidence & Confusion

Preoccupation:  Strength & Weakness - Memory - Authenticity & Inauthenticity - Freedom & Responsibilities

Interaction: Inner Self; Thinking

Outlet: Creation of inner sense of individuality

Point of reference: Selfhood

Point of contact: Sense of Self

Sense of Meaning: Sense of self-worth

World of: 'Me' – Identity - Character

Social Dimension | Mitwelt

 Tensions and Polarities: Love & Hate - Belonging & Isolation - Introversion & Extroversion - Trust & Distrust - Competition & Cooperation - Conformity & Individualisation - Dominance & Submission - Acceptance & Rejection

Preoccupation: Emotions & Feelings - Acknowledgement - Relations

Interaction: Contact with others

Outlet: Communication 

Point of reference: Existence of Others

Point of Contact: Social Self

Sense of Meaning: Shared values and connections with Others; acknowledgement, love

World of: Interpersonal Relationships - Culture - Race - Class- Family

Spiritual Dimension | Uberwelt

Tensions and Polarities: Good & Evil - Purpose & Futility - Transcendence & Mundanity - Meaning & Meaninglessness - Truth & Untruth - Right & Wrong

Preoccupation: Values & Beliefs - Meaning - Intuitions - Worldview/Ideas

Interaction: Intuition

Outlet: Connection to wider network; Sense of greater belonging

Point of reference: Existence of truth in the world

Point of Contact: Embodied Consciousness; Our Whole Being

Sense of Meaning: Sense of Purpose 

World of: Faith - Philosophical Outlook - Systems of belief

Physical Dimension | Umwelt

Tensions and Polarities: Life & Death - Pleasure & Pain - Dominance & Acceptance - Expansion & Contraction - Birth & Death - Limitations & Possibilities - Harmony & Chaos

Preoccupation: Thrownness - Embodiment - Environment - Things – Survival

Interaction: Senses; Sensations

Outlet: Action

Point of reference: Material World

Point of Contact: Body

Sense of Meaning: Physical actions make a concrete difference

World of: Nature - Body - Health - Physical Needs - Material Possessions - Activities