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When Death Enters the Therapeutic Space: Existential Perspectives in Psychotherapy and Counselling
Laura (Ed) Barnett
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Description for When Death Enters the Therapeutic Space: Existential Perspectives in Psychotherapy and Counselling
Paperback. Although it is a natural and inescapable part of life, death is a subject that is often neglected in psychotherapeutic literature and training. This book offers insights into working with mortality in a therapeutic encounter. It is suitable for trainee counselors and experienced therapists. Editor(s): Barnett, Laura. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 402.
Although it is a natural and inescapable part of life, death is a subject that is often neglected in psychotherapeutic literature and training. In When Death Enters the Therapeutic Space Laura Barnett and her contributors offer us insights into working with mortality in the therapeutic encounter. Taking an existential perspective, the book brings together a variety of client groups, all of whom have experienced a confrontation with mortality, and encourages the reader to engage with and reflect upon the subject of death. Although this may initially evoke anxiety and ... Read more
Although it is a natural and inescapable part of life, death is a subject that is often neglected in psychotherapeutic literature and training. In When Death Enters the Therapeutic Space Laura Barnett and her contributors offer us insights into working with mortality in the therapeutic encounter. Taking an existential perspective, the book brings together a variety of client groups, all of whom have experienced a confrontation with mortality, and encourages the reader to engage with and reflect upon the subject of death. Although this may initially evoke anxiety and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Weight
401g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415416559
SKU
V9780415416559
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Ref
99-2
About Laura (Ed) Barnett
Laura Barnett is an existential psychotherapist and supervisor working in the NHS and in private practice. She manages the Cancer Counselling Service and the Psychological Aftercare Service for Intensive Care Patients, which she set up at Mayday University Hospital, Croydon.
Reviews for When Death Enters the Therapeutic Space: Existential Perspectives in Psychotherapy and Counselling
Though mourning and intimations of mortality often enter the therapeutic space, few psychotherapy books focus on this. At the same time, the therapeutic input into UK palliative services is often not strategically thought through, not the least because of voluntary sector involvement with NHS services. This book is therefore a welcome exploration of therapeutic practice when dealing with death... As ... Read more