Training Therapists in
Existential-Humanistic Practice
EHI specializes in Existential-Humanistic (E-H) therapy professional enrichment programs, training, and events for both licensed professionals & graduate students.
At the heart of EHI’s existential psychotherapy training programs is its 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.
2023 Enrollment Starts in July! In-Person Experiential Training Retreat
“Existential-Humanistic Therapy: Principles of Practice”
Residential Dates: May 23-28, 2023
Sonoma, CA
Featured Enrollment Tracks* for In-Person Training Retreat
*Same training w/ 2 enrollment and commitment options
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
(The Retreat Only)
For new or returning attendees who want to attend the experiential training course featured in the Certificate programs, no additional coursework. Consult 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.
Meet the Team at EHI

EHI's Core Team & Board
An Award Winning Organization
Charlotte and Karl Bühler Award Recipients from SHP (DIV32 of APA)
Training in Action
See more photos from the residential training and workshops in our photo Gallery.
From the EHI blog...
New Blog Post From Kirk Schneider on Life Enhancing Anxiety
Kirk Schneider, PhD, Psychologist, EHI President and Instructor, has a new article on his PsychologyToday blog, Awakening to Awe. The post is entitled, “What the World Needs Now Is ‘Life-Enhancing’ Anxiety” in which he posits that “one of our great problems today is too little of a certain kind of anxiety.”

The Existential Moment: Protections – Pt II: Living With Them
“Choose one,” the nurse said with a smile. Having just finished his appointment with the pediatrician, the six-year-old boy peered into two small boxes. One had candies; the other had
Early Early Bird Offer Valid Until Midnight Pacific Time
$70 Off Still Avail Until 11:59 pm Pacific Time Today!Regular Early Bird Offer of $35 Off Avail Thru Sept 15th Online Training Workshop:Core Skills in Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapy Friday, 11/4, 12pm