Philosophy

for therapists

The New England Center for Existential Therapy was established to encourage the exploration of phenomenological and existential perspectives and their application to the work of therapists, philosophers, artists, and other students of the human condition. At each of NECET's quarterly meetings, a featured speaker presents on a topic related to the year's theme. Two discussants share prepared responses that open a period of facilitated group discussion.

Events

Featured
Published! The Psychology and Philosophy of Eugene Gendlin (Psychology and the Other)
May 1
Published! The Psychology and Philosophy of Eugene Gendlin (Psychology and the Other)

By Eric R. Severson and Kevin C. Krycka. With chapters by Robin Chalfin and Bob Fox. This book is an outcome of our 2021 Gendlin Symposium, which was the work of the Gendlin Research Center and the Departments of Psychology and Philosophy at Seattle University. Drs. Severson and Krycka were chairs of that event and these essays were presented at that Symposium.The book brings together a collection of essays written by scholars inspired by Eugene Gendlin’s work, particularly those interested in thinking with and beyond Gendlin for the sake of a global community facing significant crises.

Announcing our 2023-2024 Conference Series
Aug. 23
Announcing our 2023-2024 Conference Series

NECET proudly presents our 2023-2024 Conference Series with updates and additions and a few changes. More details to come! (Click on the image for more details.)

Residing in the Space Between: Suffering and the Dialectic of Hope and Dread
Apr. 28
Residing in the Space Between: Suffering and the Dialectic of Hope and Dread

Returning guest speaker Karley Petersen will turn directly toward working with suffering and the forces of hope and dread in clinical practice. Where these polarizing responses to suffering can reduce the world into black and white, this talk explores how we can stay in the gray areas: what it means to work under conditions of great existential uncertainty while resisting the temptation to cling to comfortable solutions in the face of anxiety.

Why NECET?

  • To build.

    We seek to build a community of healers, teachers, artists, learners and more. We welcome all who wish to learn and share.

  • To learn.

    We are dedicated to intellectual curiosity and developing our craft through the disciplines of psychology and philosophy.

  • To share.

    Through our community, we share what we learn through our conferences and more.

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