Training Therapists in
Existential-Humanistic Practice

EHI specializes in Existential-Humanistic therapy (E-H) professional enrichment programs, training, and events for both licensed therapeutic professionals & graduate students.

At the heart of EHI’s existential psychotherapy training programs is the Experiential Training Course Retreat. During this retreat, attendees experience an immersion in the Existential-Humanistic perspective and have the opportunity to develop therapeutic skills in a safe, supportive and intensive residential setting. 

2025 Dates Announced

In-Person Experiential Training Retreat​

“Existential-Humanistic Therapy: Principles of Practice”

Residential Dates: May 22 - May 27, 2025
Sonoma, CA

Featured Enrollment Tracks for the In-Person Training Retreat*

Processing of applications and enrollment has re-opened.

Track 1. EHI Certificate in Foundations
of Existential-Humanistic
Therapy Practice

For students looking to gain a foundation in Existential-Humanistic Therapy practice; annual experiential training & theory courses, and case consultation included.

Track 2. EHI Experiential
Training Course
(Attend the Residential Retreat Only)

For new or returning attendees who want to attend the experiential training featured in the Certificate programs,  no additional coursework. Consultation group optional.

Workshops

Existential-Humanistic Events

*APA Division 32, Society for Humanistic Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. APA Division 32, Society for Humanistic Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Workshops, gatherings, symposiums, and conferences. EHI nurtures professional partnerships that have grown over the years to bring quality learning opportunities to the Existential-Humanistic clinical community. We also share recommended events from our Friends and Partners.

New Online Salon Series!

Next Salon: The Person of the Therapist

Date: Tuesday, October 29th

Demo, Discussion and Experiential Activity

On October 29, EHI Is hosting a two-hour virtual community space for examining and invoking The Person of the Therapist. Personal, relational, and cosmological aspects are considered in group discussion, practical demonstration, small group engagement, and will be flexible in nature to follow emergent wishes from the group.

Waitlist Available!
CE: Approved for up to 16 CEs

Core Skills in Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapy
An Online Workshop

Fri/Sat: Nov 1 & 2, 2024
Fri/Sat: Nov 15 & 16, 2024

New Format: Same 16 hrs Over 2 Weekends!

Training in Action

See more photos from the residential training and workshops in our photo Gallery.

From the EHI blog...

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The Existential Moment: Presence and Transformation

Just as the Pullman workers faced their harsh reality, we are often called to ask ourselves: “How am I presently living?” Often, this question arises from feelings of despair. In existential-humanistic therapy, awareness is the first step toward transformation . Presence means coming into contact with uncomfortable truths and recognizing patterns or conditions that no longer serve us. This awareness reveals what holds us back and opens the door to change. One key role as therapists is helping our clients come into this presence.

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The Existential Moment: Presence

In Flanders FieldsBy John McCrae In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid

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