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Case Formulation in Existential–Humanistic Therapy
This book presents a nonhierarchical, liberatory case formulation framework for existential–humanistic (EH) therapy that balances structure and adaptability.
The authors have developed a flexible template that prioritizes general principles and client collaboration over scripted procedures or techniques. It emphasizes EH therapy’s dynamic, creative approach while offering a structure that makes EH therapy easy to learn for students and to help practitioners meet insurance needs and to operate within regimented treatment settings.
Each section of the case formulation template is detailed in its own chapter. These chapters
holistic narratives of the client’s background and experiences; techniques for identifying the client’s concern/problem, putting the client’s perspective and systemic issues ahead of the diagnostic process; the theoretical aspects of case formulation, emphasizing important factors like the client’s strengths and resources, biopsychosocial influences, and existential challenges; and treatment planning based on the client’s evolving needs and goals. A recurring case example illustrates how to fill out each of these sections and is supplemented by other case examples.
The authors have developed a flexible template that prioritizes general principles and client collaboration over scripted procedures or techniques. It emphasizes EH therapy’s dynamic, creative approach while offering a structure that makes EH therapy easy to learn for students and to help practitioners meet insurance needs and to operate within regimented treatment settings.
Each section of the case formulation template is detailed in its own chapter. These chapters
holistic narratives of the client’s background and experiences; techniques for identifying the client’s concern/problem, putting the client’s perspective and systemic issues ahead of the diagnostic process; the theoretical aspects of case formulation, emphasizing important factors like the client’s strengths and resources, biopsychosocial influences, and existential challenges; and treatment planning based on the client’s evolving needs and goals. A recurring case example illustrates how to fill out each of these sections and is supplemented by other case examples.
243 pages, Paperback
Published June 24, 2025
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About the author
Louis Hoffman
46 books30 followersLouis Hoffman, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and the Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counseling and Psychological Association. An avid writer, he has 19 books and over 100 journal articles and book chapters to his credit. He has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and 6 of its divisions (1, 10, 32, 36, 48, 52) for his contributions to professional psychology. Dr. Hoffman is the 2020/2021 recipient of the Rollo May Award from the Society for Humanistic Psychology. He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology (Senior International Editor), The Humanistic Psychologist, the Journal of Constructivist Psychology, and Janus Head. You can find out more information about Dr. Hoffman as his website, www.louis-hoffman.com.
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