James Bugental

James Frederick Thomas Bugental
Born	December 25, 1915
Died	September 17, 2008
Era	20th century
Region	Existential-Humanistic Psychology
School	Existential-Humanistic Therapy
Notable ideas	Postulates of Humanistic Psychology
Influences Rollo May , Carl Rogers

James Frederick Thomas Bugental (December 25, 1915 – September 17, 2008) was one of the predominant theorists and advocates of the Existential-Humanistic Therapy movement. He was a therapist, teacher and writer for over 50 years. He received his Ph.D. from Ohio State University, was named a Fellow of the American Psychological Association in 1955, and was the first recipient of the APA's Division of Humanistic Psychology's Rollo May Award. He held leadership positions in a number of professional organizations, including president of the California State Psychological Association.

In "The Search for Authenticity" (1965), Bugental summarized the postulates of Humanistic Psychology, often quoted by other theorists:

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