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This study explores the lived experience of clients in existential therapy. The research points to the value of the learning perspective for understanding the outcomes of existential therapy. It facilitates a model of learning in existential therapy to help us understand learning outcomes based on learning processes and design. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper looks at the Kierkegaardian leap of faith and considers whether it is possible for an existential therapist to make such a leap. It is argued that for Kierkegaard the 'how' of faith - a passionate commitment to one's own subjective truth - is inextricably linked with the 'what' of faith - namely a leap into the arms of a creator God. Consequently, it is problematic to take Kierkegaard's leap of faith as a general inspiration to follow one's own truth. It is also argued that Kierkegaard's leap of faith possibly represents an attempt to step outside of relationship with others and, as such, is not necessarily an option for an existential therapist whose subjective truth is always in the process of being co-created in relationship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]