Principles and recommended practices for the provision of humanistic psychosocial services: an alternative to established practice and treatment guidelines

Abstract

Humanistic psychologists form their own community of practice and hold their own distinctive views of human nature, of science, of research methodology, and of psychotherapy. Humanistic psychotherapy deals with psychological dysfunctions in a broad context of client’s engagement in life and ways of being in the world. Humanistic psychologists are oriented towards promoting the psychological development and growth of individuals, families and communities trough the support of their own creative and self- initiated efforts.. The following document is a statement of recommended principles for the provision of humanistic psychological services particularly psychotherapy, although the principles elucidated apply to the provision of other psychological services as well. This document is intended to facilitate and assist the provision of services, but is not intended to be mandatory, exhaustive or definitive and may not be applicable to every situation. It should not be construed as definitive and is not intended to take precedence over the judgment of psychologists.