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Article 1: Cain, D.J. (July 2003). Advancing Humanistic Psychology and Psychotherapy: Some Challenges and Proposed Solutions. Journal of humanistic psychology, 43(3), 10-41.

Abstract: The intent of this article is to advance humanistic psychology in academia, practice, and the general public. Despite its enormous contributions +and advances, there are a number of issues, problems, and challenges faced by humanistic psychology. Primary among these are humanistic psychology’s minimal representation in American universities, declining membership in humanistic organizations, a lack of a coherent and shared vision, a plan for future development, and strategies to enhance our growth and impact. Concrete proposals are offered to address the challenges facing humanistic psychology. A call to action is issued to those concerned about our future.

Article 2: Ryback, D. (June 2011). Humanistic Psychology’s Impact and Accomplishments. Journal of humanistic psychology, 51(4), 413-418.

Abstract: Humanistic psychology shone most brightly during the revolutionary 1960s and 1970s. Referred to as “the encounter culture,” with a “sensitivity to others’ needs” including emotional self-expression, it was characterized by Carl Rogers as hunger for close relationships with fully-expressed emotions. One of the contributions of humanistic psychology to our culture was Rogers’ approach to conflict resolution using his emotionally honest approach, involving casual interaction in private, confidential settings, and with no set agenda other than the overriding issue, allowing for “troubled moments,” no matter how intense. Even international conflict was influenced, as when President Carter used this “Track II diplomacy” in reaching the Camp David Accord between Israel and Egypt. No greater contribution can be made than to save countries from mortal conflict by having them become more humanistic in their political negotiations.