This classic text published in 1980 provides a background, framework and synthesis for understanding and practicing existential psychotherapy. Yalom draws from clinical experience, empirical research, philosophy, and literature to examine what he identifies as the four ultimate concerns: death, freedom, existential isolation, and meaninglessness. He shows how these concerns are manifested in personality and psychopathology, and with this knowledge how we can help our clients confront them.

Existential Psychotherapy is the perfect book for those interested in learning an alternate viewpoint of psychotherapy, those interested in weaving together the central concerns of human existence with the fundamentals of psychotherapy, and those who already enjoy Yalom’s group therapy approach. A great addition to classes and training groups!