Existential-humanistic therapy / by Kirk J. Schneider and Orah T. Krug.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schneider, Kirk J., Author.

Krug, Orah T., author.

Series:

Theories of psychotherapy series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Existential psychology.

Humanistic psychology.

Existential psychotherapy.

Existentialism.

Humanism.

Psychotherapy--methods.

Psychology--methods.

Medical Subjects:

Existentialism.

Humanism.

Psychotherapy--methods.

Psychology--methods.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvi, 211 pages)

Edition:

[Third edition.].

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2025]

Summary:

"Existential-humanistic psychotherapy is often misunderstood as unstructured, overly philosophical, or impractical. Some may assume it focuses solely on themes such as death and angst, ignores tangible issues such as anxiety or trauma, or lacks empirical support. In reality, existential-humanistic psychotherapy offers structured, evidence-supported approaches to fostering self-awareness, meaning, and personal growth, while addressing universal human concerns such as identity and relationships. This third edition illustrates the ongoing evolution of existential-humanistic psychotherapy to show how it continues to be an effective treatment in contemporary psychological practice. This third edition is both noteworthy and pioneering, offering a specific focus on emerging scholarship on the existential unconscious. Building on the foundation of previous editions, this monograph delves into how the fundamental struggles of existence often underlie much of our psychological suffering. Through rich case studies, the authors guide readers to a deeper understanding of existential-humanistic theory, its practical application, and the process of integration. Drawing on their extensive clinical experience, the authors provide a clear, concise, and accessible exploration of the theory and practice, making it both a scholarly and a practical resource. As with the first and second editions, the author's careful reading of this book has significantly deepened the understanding and appreciation of existential-humanistic thinking. Readers find this edition equally enriching, offering profound insights and practical guidance that resonate far beyond the text."--Preface. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

Contents:

Introduction

History

Theory

Therapy process

Evaluation

Future developments

Summary

Appendix A: A close-up of Otto Rank's influence on existential-humanistic psychology

Appendix B: The existential unconscious: A re-visioning of our hidden selves

Appendix C: Short-term case: Hamilton

Appendix D: Phases of change in a typical long-term existential-humanistic therapy

Appendix E: Long-term case: Claudia

Appendix F: Summary of the stances of the existential-integrative model of therapy

Glossary of key terms

Suggested readings and resources

References

Index

About the authors

About the series editor.

Notes:

Previous edition: 2017.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2025.

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Print version: Existential-humanistic therapy

ISBN:

1433844753

9781433844751

1433849313

9781433849312

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