Existential Perspectives on Human Issues
Author | : Emmy van Deurzen |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2017-03-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780230216242 |
ISBN-13 | : 0230216242 |
Rating | : 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 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.