The Future of Therapy: Navigating the Tensions of Our Time

The Future of Therapy: Navigating the Tensions of Our Time

As a practicing therapist, I find myself constantly grappling with the widening gulf between the realities of clinical work and the priorities of the academic and research establishment in psychology. We are living through a time of profound cultural and...
Existentialism and Indigenous Worldviews: Finding Purpose in a Complex World

Existentialism and Indigenous Worldviews: Finding Purpose in a Complex World

The Search for Meaning in Existentialism and Indigenous Thought Existentialist philosophy and indigenous worldviews offer contrasting but potentially complementary perspectives on one of life’s biggest questions: What is the meaning and purpose of human...
Exploring the Relevance of Søren Kierkegaard’s Ideas for Psychotherapy

Exploring the Relevance of Søren Kierkegaard’s Ideas for Psychotherapy

Who was Søren Kierkegaard? Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was a Danish philosopher, theologian, and author widely regarded as the first existentialist philosopher. His work explored the nature of human existence, emphasizing individuality, personal choice and...
Maurice Merleau-Ponty: Embodied Perception and Existential Phenomenology

Maurice Merleau-Ponty: Embodied Perception and Existential Phenomenology

Who was Maurice Merleau-Ponty? Maurice Merleau-Ponty (1908-1961) was a French philosopher and phenomenologist who made significant contributions to the fields of phenomenology, existentialism, and the philosophy of perception. His work bridged the gap between...