Reflections of the Music Salon
On July 18th, Dave Fischer and I facilitated a salon focused on music, specifically lyrics and their connections to existential themes. The inspiration for the salon sprung from Dave’s life-long [...]
Lunch and Learn, “Responsivity in the Time of Covid”, with Carol Swanson, LCSW on June 12th, 2020
On June 12th, Carol Swanson, LCSW and practicing psychotherapist for over 30 years, led us through a powerful and relevant talk, “Responsivity in the Time of Covid”. Firstly, Carol framed [...]
“Hope and Fear in Uncertain Times”—EHNW’s First Ever Webinar Hosted by Bob Edelstein and joined by Guest Speaker, Kirk Schneider
On April 25th, Existential Humanist Northwest hosted its first ever web-based salon/webinar, with 149 signed up and represented by 3 different countries and many U.S. states. We gathered as a [...]
Case Conceptualization Salon
On March 7th, Existential Humanist NW hosted its first ever Case Conceptualization Salon. The event was an informal conversation, hosted by Bob Edelstein, our president and founder. To preface the [...]
The Richness of Humanistic-Existential Methodology and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy in Helping Men with Degenerative Neurological Disease–Lunch and Learn with Elliot Geller
On February 14th, Elliot Geller (LCSW) led us through a beautiful and life-affirming conversation around his therapeutic work with men suffering from degenerative neurological diseases. Elliot began his work in [...]
“Down the Rabbit Hole—An Interactive Examination of Less Common Sexual Practices”
On December 13th, Ray Nelson, NCC and a member of the board led us through a lively discussion of less common sexual practices. As a member of the kink/BDSM community [...]
Student Salon on the Importance of a Theoretical Orientation
The most recent Existential Humanist Salon, “On the Importance of a Theoretical Orientation”, was another lovely chance to connect with a variety of board members, affiliates, and those new to [...]
Game of Life: On Reflecting On Our Use of Social Media and Other Platforms
Last week in our monthly board meeting, we sought to discuss whether or not, as an organization, we wanted to utilize a tool such as Facebook. As it has come [...]
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Daniel Parker–Existential Analysis and Anxiety
On Friday, August 9th, we had the pleasure of hearing Existential Humanist board member, Dr. Daniel Parker, speak to the notion of anxiety from an existential analytic lens. Daniel is [...]
Lunch and Learn with Music Therapist, Joshua Pearl
On Friday June 14th, we had the pleasure of participating in certified music therapist, Joshua Pearl’s presentation. A professional musician by training, Joshua Pearl decided to become a certified music [...]