For an extensive explanation of the dimensions of existence, see the added powerpoint presentation on Existential Wellbeing Counseling. Norwich Workshop 2014: Norwich workshop Mia Leijssen
Emmy van Deurzen, our European partner of the Life long learning program http://www.dilemmatraining.com/ has usefully tabulated some of the core values by which we live, linking them with the misfortunes that call them into question, and some of the compromises that people reach in setting goals for themselves.
| Dimension | Value | Misfortune | Compromise goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical (body) | healthstrength happiness life | illnessweakness misery death | survivalefficacy comfort safety |
| Social (ego) | successpowe rbelonging love | failureimpotence isolation condemnation | recognitioninfluence kinship respect |
| Personal (self) | integrityfreedom authenticity certainty | disintegrationdissolution inauthenticity confusion | individualityautonomy specialness identity |
| Spiritual (soul) | truthperfection wisdom good | falsehoodimperfection absurdity evil | understandingvirtue meaning responsibility |