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Advancing Humanistic Psychology and Psychotherapy: Some Challenges and Proposed Solutions

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The intent of this article is to advance humanistic psychology in academia, practice, and the general public. Despite its enormous contributions and advances, there are a number of issues, problems, and challenges faced by humanistic psychology. Primary among these are humanistic psychology's minimal representation in American universities, declining membership in humanistic organizations, a lack of a coherent and shared vision, a plan for future development, and strategies to enhance our growth and impact. Concrete proposals are offered to address the challenges facing humanistic psychology. A call to action is issued to those concerned about our future.

Key Words: humanistic psychology • humanistic psychotherapy • challenges in humanistic psychology • future of humanistic psychology

Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Vol. 43, No. 3, 10-41 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/0022167803043003003


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