Introduction to existential psychotherapy

Can &quote;existential philosophy&quote; help us understand the causes of &quote;psychological suffering&quote;? Rollo May, one of the pioneers of &quote;existential psychotherapy,&quote; in his book &quote;Introduction to Existential Psychotherapy,&quote; presents us with a new vision of &quote;psychotherapy&quote; based on the principles of existential philosophy. The book shows how &quote;existential philosophy&quote; is not merely concerned with &quote;therapeutic techniques,&quote; but rather raises &quote;deep questions&quote; about &quote;the nature of man&quote; and &quote;the meaning of his existence in the world.&quote; May focuses on &quote;basic human experiences&quote; such as &quote;anxiety,&quote; &quote;despair,&quote; &quote;loneliness,&quote; and &quote;isolation,&quote; and links them to the &quote;four givens of existence&quote; that humans face: &quote;death,&quote; &quote;freedom,&quote; and &quote;isolation.&quote; And &quote;meaninglessness.&quote; May offers &quote;psychotherapists&quote; a new intellectual framework for understanding &quote;patients' problems&quote; and &quote;helping them find meaning in their lives&quote; in light of &quote;existential philosophy.&quote;