Awakening to Awe

Existential therapy in action.
by Kirk J. Schneider, Ph.D.

Polarized Mind: A New Book About Humanity's "Great Mistake"

How polarization and extremism are persistently repeated throughout history and some steps, from an existential-spiritual point of view, to address the problem. Read More

The New Apologists for Modernity

How the New Apologists for Modernity Overlook Humanity's Complexity and Depth Read More

The Renewal of Humanism in Psychotherapy

A landmark discussion has just been published. It is a document of historic proportions that can be drawn on to show the viability and flourishing of humanistic practice principles across diverse sectors of our profession. Read More

Noteworthy Article on the New Existentialists Website

Underlying causes of military suicides; putting human beings in the position to kill other human beings? Read More

Humanistic Psychology’s Chief Task

Why psychology needs to "reset" itself to be a complete psychology Read More

Enchanted Agnosticism

Enchanted agnostics are the leaders-to-be of a new spiritual consciousness. Read More

Biology and Awe: Psychology's Critical Juncture

It's time for the profession of psychology to wake up to its larger calling. Read More

The Lure of Excess

How existential or awe-based psychology can address violence Read More

Relationship-Based Democracy: A Depth Approach to the Legislative Process

Applying Therapeutic Methods to the Legislative Process Read More

Some Thoughts on an Integrative Humanistic Psychology

Suggestions for the revival of humanistic and mainstream psychology Read More

Thoughts on an Awe-Inspiring Career in Counseling

Reflections on awe-based awakening to the graduating Master's of Counseling Class at San Francisco State University, May 22, 2010 Read More

Toward a Humanistic Positive Psychology: Why Can't We Just Get Along?

A humanistic positive psychology would be greatly beneficial not only to the fields of humanistic and positive psychology but also to the in depth understanding of the life well-lived. Read More

The Case for Existential Psychotherapy

Most of our troubles as human beings are traceable to one overriding problem: our suspension in the groundlessness of existence. Read More

Kirk J. Schneider, Ph.D.

Kirk J. Schneider, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and current editor of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology.

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Books by Kirk J. Schneider, Ph.D.

Image of The Paradoxical Self: Toward an Understanding of Our Contradictory Nature
The Paradoxical Self: Toward an Understanding of Our Contradictory Nature
Image of Horror and the Holy: Wisdom-Teachings of the Monster Tale
Horror and the Holy: Wisdom-Teachings of the Monster Tale
Image of The Psychology of Existence: An Integrative, Clinical Perspective
The Psychology of Existence: An Integrative, Clinical Perspective
Image of The Handbook of Humanistic Psychology: Leading Edges in Theory, Research, and Practice
The Handbook of Humanistic Psychology: Leading Edges in Theory, Research, and Practice
Image of Rediscovery of Awe: Splendor, Mystery and the Fluid Center of Life
Rediscovery of Awe: Splendor, Mystery and the Fluid Center of Life
Image of Existential-Integrative Psychotherapy: Guideposts to the Core of Practice
Existential-Integrative Psychotherapy: Guideposts to the Core of Practice
Image of Existential-Humanistic Therapy (Theories of Psychotherapy)
Existential-Humanistic Therapy (Theories of Psychotherapy)
Image of Awakening to Awe: Personal Stories of Profound Transformation
Awakening to Awe: Personal Stories of Profound Transformation