An existential therapy handbook from those in the field, with its broad scope covering key texts, theories, practice, and research The Wiley World Handbook of Existential Therapy is a work representing the collaboration of existential psychotherapists, teachers, and researchers. It's a book to guide readers in understanding human life better through the exploration of aspects and applications of existential therapy. The book presents the therapy as a way for clients to explore their experiences and make the most of their lives. Its contributors offer an accurate and in-depth view of the field. An introduction of existential therapy is provided, along with a summary of its historical foundations. Chapters are organized into sections that cover: daseinsanalysis; existential-phenomenonological, -humanistic, and -integrative therapies; and existential group therapy. International developments in theory, practice and research are also examined.

Emmy van Deurzen is a philosopher, counselling psychologist and existential psychotherapist. She is Principal of the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling at the Existential Academy in London, UK. Erik Craig is an existential psychologist, author, and independent scholar. While living and practicing in Santa Fe, New Mexico, he also teaches and trains psychotherapists internationally. Alfried Längle has a private practice in psychotherapy, general medicine and clinical psychology and is Professor of Applied Psychology at HSE-University, Moscow and Sigmund Freud University, Vienna. Kirk J. Schneider is a psychologist and leading spokesperson for contemporary existential-humanistic psychology. He is an adjunct faculty member at Saybrook University and Teachers College, Columbia University. Digby Tantam is Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Sheffield and Visiting Professor at Middlesex University and the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling. Simon du Plock is Head of the Faculty of Post-Qualification and Professional Doctorates at the Metanoia Institute, London, and Professor at Middlesex University, UK.

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