Existential Perspectives on Human Issues

A Handbook for Therapeutic Practice

Inbunden, Engelska, 2005

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Beskrivning

Existential Perspectives on Human Issues offers students, teachers and practitioners alike a definitive handbook for the practice of existential psychotherapy. For the first time leading figures from the existential field have been brought together to discuss a wide range of issues fundamental to human existence and consequently therapeutic work with clients.Divided into four parts, the book presents different dimensions of living; physical, social, personal and spiritual. Each chapter gives a brief overview of the literature on the topic under discussion as well as a historical background. Theory and practice are addressed with case illustrations highlighting particular relevance. Critical considerations, possible drawbacks and research needs are additionally detailed and suggested further reading is given.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2005-05-04
Mått:156 x 234 x 23 mm
Vikt:671 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:352
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9780333986998

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Socialt arbete och välfärd inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

EMMY VAN DEURZEN is the founder and director of the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling. She is a chartered counselling psychologist and registered existential psychotherapist. She is past chair of the UKCP, UPCA, the Psychotherapy section of the BPS, and of the Society for Existential Analysis, which she founded. She created Regent's College School of Psychotherapy and Counselling and is an honorary professor in psychotherapy with Schiller International University and Co-Director of the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation at the University of Sheffield. She currently serves as external relations officer to the European Association for Psychotherapy.CLAIRE ARNOLD-BAKER is the Course Co-ordinator of the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling. She is a visiting faculty member of Schiller International University and the Chair of the Education and Publications Committee of the Universities Psychotherapy and Counselling Association (UPCA).

Innehållsförteckning

Preface; E.van Deurzen & C.Arnold-BakerIntroduction; E.van Deurzen & C.Arnold-BakerPART 1: OVERVIEWPhilosophical Background; E.van DeurzenTherapeutic Background; M.CooperPART 2: PHYSICAL DIMENSIONIntroduction to the Physical Dimension; E.van Deurzen & C.Arnold-BakerProcreation; C.Arnold-Baker & M.DonaghyHuman Development; S.KirbyThe Body and Sexuality; R.Swynnerton & P.Smith-PickardEating Problems; K.J.Schneider & Z.Fitzgerald-PoolAddiction; S.Du Plock & J.FisherDeath; M.Cooper & M.AdamsPART 3: SOCIAL DIMENSIONIntroduction to the Social Dimension; E.van Deurzen & C.Arnold-BakerLanguage; M.HardingDialogue and Communication; L.Moja-StrasserEmotions; E.van DeurzenRelationships; E.van Deurzen & D.TantamFamilies; A.Stadlen & N.StadlenGroups; D.TantamPART 4: PERSONAL DIMENSIONIntroduction to the Personal Dimension; E.van Deurzen & C.Arnold-BakerSelf; E.van Deurzen & C.Arnold BakerAuthenticity and Inauthenticity; J.PollardAnxiety and Engagement; S.Kirby & N.Kirkland-HandleyDepression and Apathy; C.Arnold BakerLoss and Bereavement; G.Madison S.YoungPART 5: SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONIntroduction to the Spiritual Dimension; E.van Deurzen & C.Arnold-BakerInterpretation, Explanation or Understanding; H.W.CohnTime and Purpose; F.Strasser & K.Weixel-DixonValues and Beliefs; B.JacobsonPolitical and Ideological Issues; M.MiltonMeaning and Transformation; M.Heery & J.F.T.BugentalA New Ideology; E.van DeurzenConclusion; E.van Deurzen & C.Arnold-Baker.