What are the core ideas and philosophy that anchors humanistic and existential psychology?

What are the core ideas and philosophy that anchors humanistic and existential psychology? What forms of expressive therapies can be effective when matched with a humanistic and/or existential approaches in therapy?

Research 4 to 6 different approaches within humanistic and existential psychology. For example, what contributions were made by Carl Rogers, Rollo May, Abraham Maslow, Martin Buber, Clark Moustakas, Eric Berne, Irvin Yalom? Who else made an important contribution to humanistic or existential therapy? Are there any women who made a contribution? What about people of color? Does Buddhist Mindfulness contribute? What about indigenous psychologies? See what your research turns up.

Present a succinct list of 3 contributions to humanistic/ existential psychology/ psychotherapy: Name of approach, name of theorist, difference from analytic and behavioral theories, define 2 core ideas to help with case conceptualization when using a humanistic and existential therapy approach, date of emergence of the new development.
Explain at least two specific competences (skills-knowledge) that a therapist should have in order to use a humanistic/ existential approach with clients. These are not general competencies that any therapist would use. Instead, focus on the unique approach that is reflected in the core ideas from the main contributions you selected to research.
Present two expressive techniques/ approaches/ practices that a therapist might use in combination with a humanistic / existential clinical perspective. What expressive therapies might be a very good match to enhance the core ideas, principles, philosophy of humanistic/ existential psychology? Why are these two approaches especially helpful for humanistic/ existential therapists?
Respond to at least two peers with articles or videos or books or credible web sites on theory for clinical work.
Attach ONE article on the application of humanistic / existential psychology OR clinical training OR Competency and ONE article on the expressive therapy you selected for use with humanistic/ existential approach.

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