CV: Louis Hoffman

Cleare-Hoffman, H. P. & Hoffman, L. (2011, November). Bahamians in cross-cultural marriages: Implications for marriage/family therapy. Paper accepted to be presented at the Caribbean Regional Conference of Psychology, Nassau, Bahamas.

Hoffman, L. (2011, August). A phenomenological investigation of conversion therapy. In L. Hoffman & J. Lincoln (Chairs), The impact of religion and religious issues on lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals. Symposium accepted to be presented at the 119^th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Hoffman, L. (2011, August). Diversity and existence: The existential frontiers of diversity. In D. N. Elkins (Chair), The new existential-humanistic psychology: Science, diversity, awe, and spirituality. Symposium accepted to be presented at the 119^th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Suri, R., Hoffman, L., Fehl, S. & Kaed, R. (2011, August). A phenomenological investigation of the God image and religious diversity. In L. Hoffman & G. Moriarty (Chairs), God image research and applications. Symposium accepted to be presented at the 119^th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Hoffman, L. & Robbins, B. D. (Co-chairs). (2011, August). Preparing for the internship application process. Workshop accepted to be presented at the Society for Humanistic Psychology Hospitality Suite, of the 119^th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC. 

PhD in Clinical Psychology, September, 2001 (APA Accredited)

Claremont School of Theology, Claremont, CA

Completed 18 additional hours in religious, spiritual, and cultural diversity; ethics; and theology.

Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA,

MA in Theology, September, 1999

Fuller Theological Seminary - Graduate School of Psychology, Pasadena, CA,

MA in Psychology, June, 1997

Concordia University, Seward, NE

BA in Psychology and Theology, May, 1995

University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE

Supplementary coursework in psychology while attending Concordia University

Hoffman, L. (in press). Religious experience in a cross-cultural and interfaith context: Limitations and possibilities. Religious cultures in the world.

Hoffman, L. & Cleare-Hoffman, H. P. (in preparation). Existential therapy and emotions: Lessons from cross-cultural exchange. The Humanistic Psychologist.

Yang, M. & Hoffman, L. (in preparation). First International Conference on Existential Psychology. The Humanistic Psychologist.

Hoffman, L. (2011, March) An existential-phenomenological approach to the psychology of religion. Paper presented at the 5^th Sino-American Psychology of Religion Conference, Beijing, China.

Hoffman, L. (2010, August). Social harmony and the rebel: Lessons from the East West dialogue on existential psychology. Invited presentation at the 6^th Biennial International Conference on Personal Meaning (Creating a Psychological Healthy Workplace), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Hoffman, L. (2010, August). Therapeutic strategies for changing religious experience and their implications. Presented at the 5th International Conference on the Psychology of Religion, Pasadena, CA.

Hoffman, L. (2010, April). An existential exploration of emotions in a cross-cultural context. In L. Hoffman (Chair), Existential psychology and emotion. Symposium presented at the First International Conference on Existential Psychology, Nanjing, China.

Hoffman, L. (2010, April). Nietzsche’s influence upon existential psychology. In X. Wang (Chair), LuXun and Nietzsche in dialogue. Symposium presented at the First International Conference on Existential Psychology, Nanjing, China.

• Existential Psychology and Therapy
• Spiritual and Religious Experience
• LGBT Issues
• Cultural Diversity

1. Each year I travel to China focusing on existential psychology. Traditionally, I will take a couple of Saybrook students along each year. If interested, it is best to contact me early in the year.
2. I regularly invite students to collaborate on writing projects as a way of mentoring into professional writing. If interested, send me an Email with some information about your interests. 

Research Expertise Rating Guide:

1. studied in a class or have read intensively on my own
2. special training in the form of a workshop or equivalent
3. taught a class in, or supervised research using this method (research practicum, on a dissertation or master's committee
4. used in research myself
5. published or presented at conferences my research using this method

Methods Traditionally Considered As Quantitative (But Need Not Be)

Methods That Could Use Quantitative Or Qualitative Methods

Methods Primarily Associated With Qualitative Research (But May Also Use Quantitative)

Types of Analysis