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Licensed Humanistic and Existential Therapists Needed for Research Study: A qualitative research study exploring how humanistic and existential-oriented therapists develop and intentionally use their “self” (e.g., authenticity, presence, empathy, and self-awareness) within the therapeutic relationship, and how these factors may contribute to long-term client outcomes.

Presented by: Bob Edelstein, LMFT Date: Friday, March 20th, 2026Time: 1 pm–2:30 pm Pacific TimeFee: $0-20  Online: via ZoomHost: Existential-Humanistic Northwest (EHNW) Process is how the client expresses themselves in a

Website Difficulties Will be Resolved Soon Existential Humanistic Northwest (EHNW) is our close peer organization up in Portland, Oregon, and they have had some difficulties with their brand new website.

The Existential Moment will return soon. For this mini-break we will share links to some of the posts. 

Over time, Scott has shared posts about the relational foundation of E-H therapy, an understanding of which can be deepened by looking at the interpersonal dimension of the therapeutic encounter.

By Kirk Schneider and Orah Krug

“EH therapy blends the European heritage of self-inquiry, struggle, and responsibility with the American tradition of spontaneity, optimism, and practicality. This book helps therapists and trainees understand how to help people address critical life questions and attune to how clients relate to themselves and to others, appropriately reflecting back aspects of themselves that are evident but unnoticed.

New to this edition are significant updates to research and theory, including the work of Otto Rank, an often-overlooked pioneer in EH therapy, and new concepts like existential unconsciousness and life-enhancing anxiety. The cultivation of presence as a central component of the therapeutic relationship is also emphasized.”