Humanistic psychotherapy

In the 1940s and 50s, a community of psychologists organized to transform the field and develop a new model of humanity that appreciated a holistic view of the human experience. Humanistic psychotherapy was built upon this vision, instantiating an ethic of human dignity. It is an encounter characterized by genuine empathy and honoring clients' subjective experiences. The goal of humanistic therapy is to empower individuals' creative capacities for optimal functioning and purposeful living. Humanistic psychotherapy has been widely adopted and integrated into mainstream practices. Rooted in culturally progressive liberation movements, humanistic psychology remains well positioned to address pressing contemporary issues.