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We love and honor our heroes when we recognize their humanity. To be revered as an idol or infallible scholar is much less of an honor than to be revered as a human who within all the limitations of being human rose to contribute a unique voice and make an important, though imperfect, contribution worthy of a lasting influence on the history of humankind.
Dr. Louis Hoffman, The Proper Use of Tradition and Scholarly Authority
Dr. Louis Hoffman's Books

Both an academic author and a poet, Dr. Louis Hoffman has recently published four books.
Letters for My Father: Grief, Love, and Self-Exploration: The book is a personal exploration of grief after the death of a father. Using letters to his father and others in his or his father's life, he authentically engages in the grieving process in a powerful way, sure to encourage self-reflection in the reader as well.
Case Formulation in Existential-Humanistic Therapy: Published by the American Psychological Association, this book presents a nonhierarchical, liberatory case formulation framework for existential–humanistic (EH) therapy that balances structure and adaptability. The authors have developed a flexible template that prioritizes general principles and client collaboration over scripted procedures or techniques. It emphasizes EH therapy’s dynamic, creative approach while offering a structure that makes EH therapy easy to learn for students and to help practitioners meet insurance needs and to operate within regimented treatment settings.
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The Evidence-Based Foundations of Existential-Humanistic Therapy: This comprehensive volume aligns existential–humanistic therapy (EHT) with the standards of evidence-based practice in psychology (EBPP). It provides a solid empirical foundation for EHT as a therapeutic modality, while also demonstrating how it can serve as an integrative approach. The book identifies evidence for primary existential competencies and best practices, as well as multicultural considerations for prioritizing an individual client’s needs.
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About Dr. Louis Hoffman
Louis Hoffman, PhD, is a well-known independent researcher. He is the 2020/2021 recipient of the Rollo May Award from the Society for Humanistic Psychology and has been recognized as a fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Society for Humanistic Psychology (Division 32 of the American Psychological Association), APA Division 52 (International Psychology), the Society for General Psychology (APA Division 1), Society for the Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts (APA Division 10), the Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality (APA Division 36), and the Society for the Study Peace, Conflict, and Violence. He is the Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counseling and Psychological Association and maintains a private practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Additionally, Dr. Hoffman is the Editor of The Humanistic Psychologist.


Dr. Hoffman teaches courses at the University of Denver and Saybrook University. He teaches through the International Institute for Existential-Humanistic Psychology and is an affiliate instructor with the Existential-Humanistic Institute. Areas of interest for Dr. Hoffman include existential and humanistic psychology and psychotherapy, the history and philosophy of psychology, multicultural and diversity issues, international psychology, and spiritual/religious issues in psychology.
He is a past-president of the Society for Humanistic Psychology and the Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counseling and Psychological Association (RMHCPA), and serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology and the Journal of Constructivist Psychology. Additionally, Dr. Hoffman Serves as the Head Editor of the University Professors Press. In addition to his scholarly writing, Dr. Hoffman has a blog at Psychology Today.
Beginning in 2007, Dr. Hoffman has traveled to China 1-2 times a year, frequently bringing students along with him. These trips focus on existential psychology and the psychology of religion. With Mark Yang and Xuefu Wang, he began the International Conference on Existential Psychology, which began in 2010 and has been held every other year in China since the first conference. Additionally, he co-founded the International Institute of Existential-Humanistic Psychology (IIEHP). The mission of IIEHP is to facilitate culturally sensitive training in existential psychology in Asia, including identifying and dialoguing with indigenous existential psychologies in Asia.
Dr. Hoffman is also active in community service, including serving on the board of The Humanitarian Alliance. An avid writer, Dr. Hoffman has published 23 books and over 100 journal articles, book chapters, and encyclopedia articles. If you are interested in more information about Dr. Hoffman or if you would like to follow his scholarship and professional work, please visit this webpage.
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