Divided into three parts, it starts by drawing on empirical research to demonstrate the effectiveness of meaning-oriented practice and reviews a large body of literature on meaning in a wide-range of psychological and philosophical approaches, translating this into specific recommendations for practitioners. It continues by exploring the basic skill set required for working effectively in this area – from how to assess clients´ needs and address issues of meaning, to specific existential, phenomenological and mindfulness skills. Finally, it provides a step guide to applying the skills to clinical practice with the support of examples and case studies from a range of professions.

In what is still an emerging area of practice, this text stands alone as a comprehensive source of reference for both students and practitioners across the full range of people professions.

Primary: Students of Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Coaching Psychology taking theory and practice related modules, as well as those training in Existential coaching and Existential therapy; Counsellors training and practicing in counselling with students, cancer patients, palliative care and bereavement; Existential practitioners.

Secondary: Practitioners working in the people professions, including Social Workers, Nurses and Carers. Professionals in Spiritual Care.