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James Bugental | |
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Born | James Frederick Thomas Bugental December 25, 1915 |
Died | September 17, 2008 | (aged 92)
Era | 20th century |
Region | Existential-Humanistic Psychology |
School | Existential-humanistic therapy |
Notable ideas | Postulates of humanistic psychology |
James Frederick Thomas Bugental[1] (December 25, 1915 – September 17, 2008) was one of the predominant theorists and advocates of the Existential-humanistic therapy movement. He was a therapist, teacher and writer for over 50 years. He received his Ph.D. from Ohio State University, was named a Fellow of the American Psychological Association in 1955, and was the first recipient of the APA's Division of Humanistic Psychology's Rollo May Award. He held leadership positions in a number of professional organizations, including president of the California State Psychological Association.