Assertion: The family and society curbs emotional expression accroding to human-existential approach to therapy.

Reasoning:The society fears that a free expression of emotions can harm society by unleashing destructive forces.

Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

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.