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Dec 7, 2023 · 00:00. Rollo May (1909-1994) was an American existential psychologist and a co-founder of humanistic psychology. He was influenced by existentialist philosophy, especially by Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, and Camus, and by his friend, the theologian Paul Tillich. He wrote several influential books on topics such as anxiety, choice, responsibility ...
Existential-Integrative Psychotherapy promises to be a landmark in the fields of psychotherapeutic theory and practice. A comprehensive revision of its predecessor, The Psychology of Existence, co-edited by Kirk Schneider and Rollo May, Existential-Integrative Psychotherapy combines clear and updated guidelines for practice with vivid and timely case vignettes.
Apr 29, 2024 · Rollo May was an American psychologist and writer, who wrote on existential psychology and American Humanism. Those experiencing mental health challenges might find reading some of his most famous quotes about depression and other aspects of the human experience to be soothing, inspiring, or a source of a helpful new perspective for facing one ...
I. Overview of May's Existential Theory Existential psychology began in Europe shortly after World War II and spread to the United States, where Rollo May played a large part in popularizing it. A clinical psychologist by training, May took the view that modern people frequently run away both from making choices and from assuming ...
Rollo May trained many clinical psychology graduate students during his final years in California. Among these was Kirk Schneider, who co-authored with May his final book, The Psychology of Existence. About Rollo May. The second-oldest of six children, Rollo's grew up in small-town Ohio and Michigan in the early decades of the 20th century.
Jun 22, 2009 · In this article, the author refers to Rollo May’s critical position in psychology regarding the need of comprehending human experiences before explaining them. The author also shows how this position helps clarify the existential foundations theorists can use to understand both dysfunctional experiences and the constructive and healthy ...
Dec 24, 2008 · Abstract. This article reviews the life and work of Rollo May and his influence on the author’s development of applying existential therapy to treating traumatic stress. An examination of May’s worldview, theory, and therapeutic philosophy is presented. Considerable importance is placed on May’s theoretical foundations as they apply to ...
