Author : Emmy van Deurzen
Release : 2017-03-03
Genre : Psychology
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 242/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Existential Perspectives on Human Issues by : Emmy van Deurzen
Download or read book Existential Perspectives on Human Issues written by Emmy van Deurzen. This book was released on 2017-03-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.