Humanistic psychology is an approach to therapy that emphasizes what makes us human. Practitioners believe that individuals are self-aware, can take responsibility for their actions, and have the ...

While some in the field continue to believe that psychology proceeds purely on the basis of positivistic science (e.g., Baker, McFall, & Shoham, 2008), I contend that this is patently naive.

Humanistic psychology can contribute to these difficult discussions through its emphasis on context and experience in understanding others. Too often, professional psychology has located problems ...