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 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.

Table of Contents:
Preface;  E.van Deurzen  &  C.Arnold-Baker Introduction;  E.van Deurzen  &  C.Arnold-Baker PART 1: OVERVIEW Philosophical Background;  E.van Deurzen Therapeutic Background;  M.Cooper PART 2: PHYSICAL DIMENSION Introduction to the Physical Dimension;  E.van Deurzen  &  C.Arnold-Baker Procreation;  C.Arnold-Baker  &  M.Donaghy Human Development;  S.Kirby The Body and Sexuality;  R.Swynnerton  &  P.Smith-Pickard Eating Problems;  K.J.Schneider  &  Z.Fitzgerald-Pool Addiction;  S.Du Plock  &  J.Fisher Death;  M.Cooper  &  M.Adams PART 3: SOCIAL DIMENSION Introduction to the Social Dimension;  E.van Deurzen  &  C.Arnold-Baker Language;  M.Harding Dialogue and Communication;  L.Moja-Strasser Emotions;  E.van Deurzen Relationships;  E.van Deurzen  &  D.Tantam Families;  A.Stadlen &  N.Stadlen Groups;  D.Tantam PART 4: PERSONAL DIMENSION Introduction to the Personal Dimension;  E.van Deurzen  &  C.Arnold-Baker Self;  E.van Deurzen  &  C.Arnold Baker Authenticity and Inauthenticity;  J.Pollard Anxiety and Engagement;  S.Kirby  &  N.Kirkland-Handley Depression and Apathy;  C.Arnold Baker Loss and Bereavement;  G.Madison S.Young PART 5: SPIRITUAL DIMENSION Introduction to the Spiritual Dimension;   E.van Deurzen   &   C.Arnold-Baker Interpretation, Explanation or Understanding;   H.W.Cohn Time and Purpose;   F.Strasser   &   K.Weixel-Dixon Values and Beliefs;   B.Jacobson Political and Ideological Issues;   M.Milton Meaning and Transformation;   M.Heery   &   J.F.T.Bugental A New Ideology;   E.van Deurzen Conclusion;   E.van Deurzen  &   C.Arnold-Baker.

About the Author :
EMMY VAN DEURZEN is the founder and director of the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling. She is a chartered counselling psychologist and registered existential psychotherapist. She is past chair of the UKCP, UPCA, the Psychotherapy section of the BPS, and of the Society for Existential Analysis, which she founded. She created Regent's College School of Psychotherapy and Counselling and is an honorary professor in psychotherapy with Schiller International University and Co-Director of the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation at the University of Sheffield. She currently serves as external relations officer to the European Association for Psychotherapy. CLAIRE ARNOLD-BAKER is the Course Co-ordinator of the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling. She is a visiting faculty member of Schiller International University and the Chair of the Education and Publications Committee of the Universities Psychotherapy and Counselling Association (UPCA). EMMY VAN DEURZEN is the founder and director of the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling. She is a chartered counselling psychologist and registered existential psychotherapist. She is past chair of the UKCP, UPCA, the Psychotherapy section of the BPS, and of the Society for Existential Analysis, which she founded. She created Regent's College School of Psychotherapy and Counselling and is an honorary professor in psychotherapy with Schiller International University and Co-Director of the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation at the University of Sheffield. She currently serves as external relations officer to the European Association for Psychotherapy. CLAIRE ARNOLD-BAKER is the Course Co-ordinator of the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling. She is a visiting faculty member of Schiller International University and the Chair of the Education and Publications Committee of the Universities Psychotherapy and Counselling Association (UPCA).