EHI Events

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. 

Congratulations to the 2025 Training Cohort!

The training cohort at EHI's 2025 Westerbeke residential experiential annual retreat

2026 Enrollment Opens in August

The tuition fees and residential lodging costs will be updated in June in anticipation of opening enrollment after EHI’s summer break. 

Please see each enrollment track page for details about the programs.

In-Person Experiential Training Retreat​

“Existential-Humanistic Therapy: Principles of Practice”

Residential Dates: May 21 - May 26, 2026
Sonoma, CA

2 Enrollment Tracks for
the In-Person Training Retreat*

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 retreat & 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.

Next online salon is
August 26th!

Our Life’s Narrative and Meaning Making

Registration Opens July 10th!

Facilitated by: Sonja Saltman, EHI Core Instructor and Joshua Diliberto, EHI Teaching Assistant

Stay tuned for more info and registration.

Training in Action

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

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