Existential–humanistic Therapy
American Psychological Association · Paperback · November 18, 2025
This third edition offers an updated primer to the theory, history, research, and practice of existential–humanistic (EH) therapy, which merges existential philosophy with humanistic psychotherapy.
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- Who it’s for
- A primer on existential–humanistic therapy, from its philosophical roots to presence in the therapeutic relationship.
- Genres
- Existential Approaches, Humanistic Approaches, Existentialism
- Published
- American Psychological Association, November 18, 2025
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This third edition offers an updated primer to the theory, history, research, and practice of existential–humanistic (EH) therapy, which merges existential philosophy with humanistic psychotherapy. EH therapy blends the European heritage of self-inquiry, struggle, and responsibility with the American tradition of spontaneity, optimism, and practicality.
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This book helps therapists and trainees understand how to help people address critical life questions and attune to how clients relate to themselves and to others, appropriately reflecting back aspects of themselves that are evident but unnoticed. New to this edition are significant updates to research and theory, including the work of Otto Rank, an often-overlooked pioneer in EH therapy, and new concepts like existential unconsciousness and life-enhancing anxiety. The cultivation of presence as a central component of the therapeutic relationship is also emphasized.
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A primer on existential–humanistic therapy, from its philosophical roots to presence in the therapeutic relationship.
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- The theory, history, research, and practice of existential–humanistic therapy
- How presence shapes the therapeutic relationship
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- Guidance on helping people address critical life questions
- Updated discussion of Otto Rank, existential unconsciousness, and life-enhancing anxiety
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| Existential Approaches | 83% |
|---|---|
| Humanistic Approaches | 80% |
| Existentialism | 41% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Clinical Psychology
- Humanistic Approaches
- Existential Approaches
- Authors
- Kirk J. Schneider, Orah T. Krug
- Publisher
- American Psychological Association
- Published
- November 18, 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- Clinical Psychology