Existential-Humanistic Case Formulation and Evidence-Based Practice Certificate

Existential-Humanistic Case Formulation and Evidence-Based Practice Certificate

Overview

The Existential-Humanistic Case Formulation and Evidence-Based Practice Certificate Program is a 12-month certificate program providing  in-depth training on existential-humanistic case formulation and treatment planning and the evidence-based foundations of existential-humanistic therapy. The first part of the certificate provides instruction and training on the approach to existential-humanistic case formulation and treatment planning developed by Louis Hoffman and Heatherlyn Cleare-Hoffman (APA Books, 2025). This approach was developed to be both comprehensive and flexible, allowing adaptation to the particular needs of the setting and individual client. The second part of the course provides instruction on how to demonstrate one is practicing consistent with evidence-based practice when utilizing existential-humanistic therapy and the case formulation and treatment planning model covered in the first half of the course.

Note: This program does provide training in existential-humanistic therapy, including an overview and training on the primary existential-humanistic  interventions or stances. However, it is not a comprehensive training in psychotherapy. For those interested in a certificate in the existential-humanistic psychotherapy, we recommend the program offered through the Existential-Humanistic Institute (EHI). The Existential-Humanistic Case Formulation and Evidence-Based Practice Certificate Program complements EHI’s certificate program through focusing on case formulation, treatment planning, and supporting existential-humanistic interventions.

Program Details

Start Date: Fall (Offered Annually)
Length: 12 months
Facilitator: Louis Hoffman, PhD
Cost: Typical cost rangers from $780-840. Some discounts are available on a sliding scale basis.
CEs Up to 6 CEs are available for professionals
In-Person/Zoom Time Requirements: 16-21 hours in-person or via zoom, depending upon supervision/consultation option and watching video separately or as group
Self-Directed Time Requirements Self-directed time varies depending upon reading

Eligibility

Individual must meet the following two requirements to be eligible for the certificate program:

  1. Participants must meet one of the following criteria:
    • Licensed mental health professional
    • Pre-licensed mental health professional completing hours for licensure
    • Masters or Doctorate level student pursing a degree in mental health degree
  2. Actively be working with at least 2 clients in counseling or psychotherapy during the certificate course (This is necessary to be able to complete the assignments and appropriately engage in supervision or consultation. It is not necessary to be able to employ existential-humanistic therapy with the clients if in a setting, such as a training setting underneath the supervision of another licensed mental health professional, that does not allow you to use an existential-humanistic approach).

Requirements

  • Two 3-hour workshops (total of 6 hours)
  • Discussion Sessions (total of 4 hours)
  • Required Reading
    • Existential-Humansitic Case Formulation by Louis Hoffman & Heatherlyn Cleare-Hoffman
    • The Evidence-Based Foundations of Existential-Humansitic Psychotherapy edited by Louis Hoffman & Veronica Lac
    • Hoffman, L. (2024). The possibilities and the slippery slope of evidence-based practice in psychology: Why humanistic and existential psychologists must engage the conversation. The Humanistic Psychologist, 52(3), 318–324. https://doi.org/10.1037/hum0000347
    • Hoffman, L., Vallejos, L., Cleare-Hoffman, H. P., & Rubin, S. (2015). Emotion, relationship, and meaning as core existential practice: Evidence-based foundations. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 45, 11-20. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10879-014-9277-9.
  • Required Viewing
    • Existential-Humanistic Case Formulation by Louis Hoffman (APA Videos). This can be viewed as a group. It is not required to purchase this separately.
  • Six supervision/consultation sessions. Supervision/consultation sessions are paid separately; however, they are significantly discounted for individuals enrolled in the certificate program. Individual and group options are available. Supervision/consultation can be completed in-person or remotely via Telehealth.
    • Individual $40 per session
    • Group $30 per session.
  • Assignment: Two Case Formulations
    • Midterm due 6 months into the program
    • Final by the end of the program
    • Case Formulations can be revised up to 5 times to meet criteria for passing

Enrollment

If you are interested in enrolling in the certificate program, please complete the form below. You will receive a response within 7-10 days.