3. Was born April 21, 1909, in Ada, Ohio.
His childhood was not particularly pleasant
After a brief stint at Michigan State College
(he was asked to leave because of his
involvement with a radical student magazine)
Oberlin College in Ohio, where he received
his bachelors degree.
May received his BD in 1938.
May suffered from tuberculosis, and had to
spend three years in a sanatorium.
5. emphasis on freedom and responsibility.
Freedom :
freedom to determine the destiny, the
purpose of life and choice.
Responsibilities :
responsible for the existence of the
world, the choices made and their
impact.
6. people can only live by looking to the future.
past experience does not trap people, but
affect our lives.
meaning of life should be sought by the
person himself is not given.
suffering, love and art is the impetus to find a
purpose in life.
7. Inviting clients to recognize how they have
allowed others to decide for them
Encouraging clients to take responsibility
Recognize ways clients passively accepted
circumstances & surrendered control-
8. Being in the moment: Focusing on the here and now.
Integrating the felt experience into primary
relationships: The trust and intimacy found within the
therapeutic relationship is generalized to other
relationships.
Making connections to the past: Clients are encouraged
to relive emotionally, past life events.
Integrating what was learned: Being a new person in
the present moment.
