The Peak Experience

Wisdom

Fatherly Wisdom From the Founding Psychologists

Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on June 16, 2024

They gave heartfelt advice to their own children.

They gave heartfelt advice to their own children.

Happiness

Maslow, Peak Experiences, and the Body

Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on March 17, 2024

Peak experiences aren't just in our head, but in our body as well.

Peak experiences aren't just in our head, but in our body as well.

Fantasies

Jung, Neumann, and Elijah

Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on January 9, 2024

Jung and Neumann saw Elijah as a vital archetype for inner growth.

Jung and Neumann saw Elijah as a vital archetype for inner growth.

Loneliness

How the Loneliness Epidemic Evaded Psychologists

Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on December 28, 2023

Reflecting their own biases, leading theorists overlooked the growing loneliness epidemic.

Reflecting their own biases, leading theorists overlooked the growing loneliness epidemic.

Creativity

Erich Neumann, Maslow, and Models of Higher Consciousness

Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on December 14, 2023

Though they never met, two bold thinkers came to strikingly similar views.

Though they never met, two bold thinkers came to strikingly similar views.

Imposter Syndrome

Are You Feeling Like an Imposter?

Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on July 30, 2023

Imposter syndrome has gained increasing attention, but a primary causal factor has been neglected: faulty or nonexistent mentoring.

Imposter syndrome has gained increasing attention, but a primary causal factor has been neglected: faulty or nonexistent mentoring.

Relationships

How to Keep Romantic Love Alive

Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on July 8, 2023

Positive psychology research shows why we should develop our empathy for others' happiness.

Positive psychology research shows why we should develop our empathy for others' happiness.

Creativity

How to Find Your Creative Muse

Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on April 21, 2023

Seeking your creative muse? Look toward your mental and bodily well-being.

Seeking your creative muse? Look toward your mental and bodily well-being.

Career

7 Novelists Who Shaped Rollo May's Worldview

Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on March 27, 2023

May prized literature for its existential insights on the adventure of human life.

May prized literature for its existential insights on the adventure of human life.

Freudian Psychology

Ten Books by Novelists that Shaped Maslow's Worldview

Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on March 13, 2023

Books by novelists--and not only social scientists--inspired Maslow's work.

Books by novelists--and not only social scientists--inspired Maslow's work.

Psychology

A Japanese Perspective on Humanistic Psychology

Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on November 12, 2022

The Japanese mindset, which created Zen Buddhism, may have important insights into humanistic psychology.

The Japanese mindset, which created Zen Buddhism, may have important insights into humanistic psychology.

Psychology

Maslow and the Utopian Vision

Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on September 2, 2022

Maslow's interest in utopianism has been overlooked in recent years.

Maslow's interest in utopianism has been overlooked in recent years.

Philosophy

Maslow and Daoism: A New Vision for the Helping Professions

Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on August 8, 2022

Maslow presciently saw that Daoism could help psychology reach its full potential in the world.

Maslow presciently saw that Daoism could help psychology reach its full potential in the world.

Religion

Carl Rogers in China: 100 Years Later

Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on July 6, 2022

100 years ago, the founder of modern counseling had a life-changing visit to China.

100 years ago, the founder of modern counseling had a life-changing visit to China.

Creativity

Why Peak Experiences Matter

Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on June 8, 2022

Colin Wilson had a major impact on Abraham Maslow's evolving view of creativity and overcoming lethargy. Here's how.

Colin Wilson had a major impact on Abraham Maslow's evolving view of creativity and overcoming lethargy. Here's how.

Career

Maslow, Putin, and Ukraine

Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on March 21, 2022

Abraham Maslow's work on authoritarians may provide guidance on the Ukrainian war crisis.

Abraham Maslow's work on authoritarians may provide guidance on the Ukrainian war crisis.

Creativity

Maslow, Sci-Fi, and the Sense of Wonder

Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on January 30, 2022

Why was Maslow an avid sci-fi reader?

Why was Maslow an avid sci-fi reader?

Are you feeling more helpless than usual these days? If so, William James has important advice.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

The Coronavirus: What Would Abraham Maslow Do?

Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on March 20, 2020

Maslow's not around, but his life and writings offer inspiration on coping with the coronavirus.

Maslow's not around, but his life and writings offer inspiration on coping with the coronavirus.

Creativity

Maslow, Creativity, and Kabbalah

Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on March 6, 2020

A classic concept of Kabbalah gives new insight on creativity.

A classic concept of Kabbalah gives new insight on creativity.