“Existential therapy is something radically different. The aims are to open the person up–to help this person become more sensitive to life, to beauty. Now that sounds a bit sentimental, I know, but it’s a very serious thing we need.”— Rollo May
Drawing from the influence of his forefathers–Freud, Jung, and Fromm–as well as classical mythology, philosophy and literature, May gives a passionate explanation of Existential Psychotherapy and why it is so important for the practice of psychotherapy in a world full of “gimmicks.” In this personal and provocative dialogue with Kirk Schneider and colleagues, May explores his own unique therapy style, reflects on his work with clients, and gets specific on what we can take and leave from other influential psychotherapists.
