This book provides an in-depth introduction to existential psychotherapy. Presenting a philosophical alternative to other forms of psychological treatment, it emphasises the problems of living and the human dilemmas that are often neglected by practitioners who focus on personal psychopathology.
Emmy van Deurzen defines the philosophical ideas that underpin existential psychotherapy, summarising the contributions made by Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger and Sartre among others. She proposes a systemic and practical method of existential psychotherapy, illustrated with detailed case...
This book provides an in-depth introduction to existential psychotherapy. Presenting a philosophical alternative to other forms of psychological tr...
Written for trainees and supervisors of all theoretical orientations, this book provides a model of supervision based on basic philosophical principles. The chapters explore a myriad of human issues and show how to prioritise ethical, social and cultural a
Written for trainees and supervisors of all theoretical orientations, this book provides a model of supervision based on basic philosophical principle...
Human beings live in constant battle with issues that are fundamental to their existence. Whether it is a fear of death or problems with intimacy, learning to live with these issues whilst loving another can be a whirlwind of challenges and disappointments. Couples who seek relationship therapy are looking for a way to reconnect with one another and understand the existential predicaments that they each face. In this inspiring new book, Emmy van Deurzen and Susan Iacovou have brought together world renowned therapists to demonstrate how existential theories can improve therapeutic...
Human beings live in constant battle with issues that are fundamental to their existence. Whether it is a fear of death or problems with intimacy, lea...
Presents an introduction to existential psychotherapy and offers a fresh perspective for those training in psychotherapy, counselling and psychoanalysis.
Presents an introduction to existential psychotherapy and offers a fresh perspective for those training in psychotherapy, counselling and psychoanalys...
The Dictionary of Existential Psychotherapyand Counselling is a comprehensive lexicon of existential terms, their meaning and application. With over 350 entries
(cross-referenced throughout), the book is the ideal companion to studying the the ideas of existential pioneers, such as Kierkegaard, Heidegger and Sartre.
Drawing on their experience as existential practitioners, Emmy van Deurzen and Raymond Kenward achieve the difficult task of making complex philosophical concepts accessible and practically relevant. Through the use of illustrative quotations...
The Dictionary of Existential Psychotherapyand Counselling is a comprehensive lexicon of existential terms, their meaning and applicati...
Offering a concrete framework and practical methods for working from an existential perspective, the bestselling Existential Counselling and Psychotherapy in Practice is now in its third edition.
Offering a concrete framework and practical methods for working from an existential perspective, the bestselling Existential Counselling and Psychothe...
This is the definitive practical introduction to a skills-based approach in existential therapy. Accessible for those without a philosophical background, it describes the concrete and tangible skills, tasks and interactions of existential practice. It covers the theoretical background and history of existential therapy, along with taking a phenomenological approach to practice and individual clients.
This second edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent thinking, and expanded to include:
* A new chapter on the applications of existential therapy in wider contexts,...
This is the definitive practical introduction to a skills-based approach in existential therapy. Accessible for those without a philosophical backg...