Humanistic psychology is a psychological movement that advocates for psychologists and psychiatrists to recognize and treat people as unique persons. Humanistic psychology is a comprehensive approach to psychology that focuses on the whole individual. Humanists think that a person is "in the process of becoming," therefore the conscious human experience serves as the foundation of psychological establishment. It implies that the four mainstays or pillars of humanist research are concern for the quality of experience, the interconnectedness of morality and welfare, normative theory, and the prevalence and effectiveness of ideals or standards. Humanistic psychology may trace its roots back to the Middle Ages, when the ideology of humanism first emerged. This philosophy's fundamental premise is that every individual is valuable and has the right to self-realization via reason and reasonable thinking. A therapist meeting with a client for the first time for a treatment session and using Maslow's hierarchy of needs to evaluate where the client was on the hierarchy and what needs were and were not being satisfied is an example of humanistic psychology. The humanistic approach stresses the individual's worth, the importance of human values, and the creative, active character of humans. The approach is positive, emphasizing the noble human ability to overcome adversity, grief, and despair.

In this Course you will also learn about:

• Humanistic Psychology: Exploring the Essence of Being Human

• The Roots of Humanistic Psychology

• Core Principles of Humanistic Approach

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

• Self-Actualization and Personal Growth

• Empathy and the Therapeutic Relationship

• Existential Themes in Humanistic Psychology

• Humanism and the Search for Meaning

• Creativity, Authenticity, and Self-Expression

• Holistic View of the Person

• Humanistic Approaches to Counseling and Therapy

• The Influence of Humanistic Psychology Today

• The Future of Humanistic Psychology