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James Frederick Thomas Bugental (December 25, 1915 – September 17, 2008) was one of the predominant theorists and advocates of the Existential-humanistic therapy movement. He was a therapist, teacher and writer for over 50 years.
James F. T. Bugental died peacefully at age 92 at his Petaluma, California home on September 18th 2008. Jim was a leading psychotherapist and a founding father, with Abraham Maslow and others, of humanistic psychology or “the third force” (in contrast to psychoanalysis and behaviorism).
James F.T. Bugental, PhD (1915-2008) was a leading spokesman for existential-humanistic psychotherapy since the publication of his ground-breaking book The Search for Authenticity. He followed with classics such as Psychotherapy and Process , The Art of the Psychotherapist , and Psychotherapy Isn't What You Think .
The existential therapist, according to James Bugental, “is present as the client explores her or his deepest life predicaments.” These include: Self and Society. Love and Transcience. Freedom and Responsibility. Meaning and Absurdity. Fear and Transcendence. Belief and Faith.
Apr 3, 2009 · A founder and exemplar of Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapy, James Bugental left a rich legacy in his many publications. But more importantly, it was his unwavering dedication to the search for authenticity that attests to the fertile depth of his life.
James F.T. Bugental, Ph.D., B.S.P.P. (1915-2008) Professional Activities. California Licensed Psychologist. California Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor. Consultant, teacher, and writer about existential-humanistic psychotherapy.
This essay is a biographical sketch of James Bugental, an outspoken member of the existential wing within humanistic psychology. It narrates his upbringing and education and delineates key tenets of his psychological thinking.
