Existential Perspectives on Human Issues A Handbook for Therapeutic Practice /

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 hu...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Deurzen, Emmy van (Editor), Arnold-Baker, Claire (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Macmillan Education UK : Imprint: Palgrave, 2005.
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:352 p. online resource.
ISBN:9780230216242