Existential Positive Psychology

This article will be published in: Wong, P. T. P. (in press). Existential positive psychology. In S. Lopez (Ed.), Encyclopedia of positive psychology (2nd ed.). Oxford, UK: Wiley Blackwell. Abstract: Existential psychology is about human existence and the human drama...
Meaning-Seeking, Self-Transcendence, and Well-Being

Meaning-Seeking, Self-Transcendence, and Well-Being

unsplash-logoShwetha Shankar Abstract The purpose of this keynote address is to present the thesis that meaning-seeking and self-transcendence express our spiritual nature and are essential for our healing and well-being. I first introduce Viktor Frankl’s concept of...
The Challenge of Communication: A Meaning-Centered Perspective

The Challenge of Communication: A Meaning-Centered Perspective

unsplash-logoPavan Trikutam Introduction From the perspective of existential therapy, communication with the other involves much more than therapeutic alliance and the mechanical act of transferring information from a sender to a receiver; in fact, it is not possible...