Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct?

Statement 1: As per Humanistic-existential approach, the family and society promotes emotional expression.

Statement 2: A curb on emotional expression leads to destructive behaviour and negative emotions by thwarting the process of emotional integration.

Only Statement 2 is correct.

Healing occurs when the client is able to perceive the obstacles to self- actualisation in her/his life and is able to remove them. Self-actualisation requires free emotional expression. The family and society curb emotional expression, as it is feared that a free expression of emotions can harm society by unleashing destructive forces. This curb leads to destructive behaviour and negative emotions by thwarting the process of emotional integration. Therefore, the therapy creates a permissive, non-judgmental and accepting atmosphere in which the client’s emotions can be freely expressed and the complexity, balance and integration could be achieved.