APA Handbook of Humanistic and Existential Psychology Volume 1: History, Research, Philosophy, and Theory; Volume 2: Clinical and Social Applications

by Hoffman , Louis; Vallejos, L. Xochitl; Hocoy, Dan; Tummala-Narra, Pratyusha; DeRobertis, Eugene

• ISBN13: 9781433843280
• ISBN10: 1433843285
• Format: Display
• Copyright: 2026-02-03
• Publisher: American Psychological Association
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Summary

The 2-volume APA Handbook of Humanistic and Existential Psychology provides a comprehensive overview of the rich history, diverse theoretical perspectives, clinical and social applications, and important emerging issues and directions in the field.

The 61 chapters in this Handbook comprise a broad spectrum of coverage from the earliest foundations of humanistic and existential psychology to exciting future developments, including in-depth discussion of:

• important theorists upon whose work the field was built and developed;
• aspects of human nature and existence, including creativity, freedom, social connectedness, authenticity, meaning making, and self-actualization;
• the relationship of humanistic and existential psychology to other approaches, such as positive psychology, community psychology, and liberation psychology; and
• multiculturalism, diversity, and social justice in relation to practice, research, and theoretical development within humanistic and existential psychology

This Handbook is both a map of the current landscape of humanistic and existential psychology and a guide to where the field is headed. Researchers, practitioners, and students in psychology and related fields will learn how to incorporate a broad array of theoretical approaches; use quantitative, qualitative, and participatory methodologies; and apply the principles of humanistic and existential psychology to their practice, scholarship, and social advocacy.

Author Biography

Louis Hoffman, PhD, is executive director of the Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counseling and Psychological Association (www.rmhcpa.org) and a licensed psychologist in private practice. He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology, The Humanistic Psychologist, and the Journal of Constructivist Psychology. He has been recognized as a fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) and is the 2020/2021 recipient of the Rollo May Award of the Society for Humanistic Psychology (APA Division 32). His interests include multicultural and social justice psychology, existential-humanistic therapy and evidence-based practice, and increasing access to psychotherapy and counseling. Visit him at www.louis-hoffman.com