Objective: Many psychotherapists speak with clients about meaning in life. Meaning is an
neutral evidence-based term for a subjective sense of purpose, values, understanding, self …

In the past, when individuals had questions about meaning in life, they turned to their tribe,
religion or philosophy, but nowadays many see therapists. This chapter systematically …

The third edition of Theoretical Models of Counseling and Psychotherapy provides a
comprehensive overview of a variety of major counseling theories and focuses on the …

Background Existential therapies are a range of psychotherapies inspired by existential and
phenomenological philosophers. Although relatively little empirical research was conducted …

Existential psychotherapy is a recognized and widespread therapeutic paradigm, with
almost 100 years of clinical intervention. Despite some evidence of its effectiveness …

This chapter is based on pluralistic epistemology, as pluralism focuses on the existence of
different co‐existing perspectives and their relationships. It provides an overview of research …

This article surveys the background and theory of the existential-phenomenological
approach to psychology, with a particular focus on its reception in the United States. The …

This chapter argues that the human essence involves not only the desire to achieve justice
but also the capacity to develop a consensus about what is just. It shows how justice …

Counselling and psychotherapy are rooted in humanistic and phenomenological
approaches that place emphasis on a choice of therapies being available to individuals …

Based on a decade of research and theory, Substance Use Disorders and Addictions
examines co-occurring psychiatric disorders as the norm with substance use disorders and …