Dr Alistair Ross is a University of Oxford academic whose previous
work has been described by Ruby Wax as 'very, very smart'. This new
introductory book strikes an easy balance between theory and
practice. It takes the reader from the field's Freudian roots to
its contemporary applications, skills and insights. Over the last
30 years, important new theoretical ideas, skills and clinical
practices have emerged in counselling and psychotherapy. While key
Freudian concepts like transference, counter-transference and the
influence of the past on the present remain vital to psychodynamic
work, research drawn from infant development, neuroscience, the
role of the sacred, and intersubjective approaches to relationships
has changed the way therapists understand and work with clients.
Either in its own right or as part of an integrative approach,
psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy have an important role
to play in developments to come. The book's features include: * A
re-discovery of the importance and relevance of Freud for
present-day therapeutic relationships. * An encounter with the
breadth and depth of our understanding about, and experience of,
the unconscious. * An introduction to research that has evolved
after Freud, revealing new ways of applying his ideas. * A
contemporary perspective on traditional counselling and
psychotherapy skills, illustrated by vignettes and personal
insights from Alistair Ross's professional practice. * An
encouragement to develop new skills for relating at depth with our
clients' past, present and future, motivated by revealing how
life-changing therapy can be. This book is a must-read for trainee
and practising (psychodynamic or integrative) therapists who want
an overview of new thinking and practice or might benefit from
greater insight into psychodynamic practice, applying Freud's
theoretical world to improving the lives of real people today. 'It
is good to see Alistair, a valued student of mine and now an
equally valued colleague, taking up the torch for psychodynamic
counselling and psychotherapy for a new generation. He has written
a book that collates much of the valuable writing to date and at
the same time adds new dimensions that should not be overlooked.'
Michael Jacobs, Visiting Professor, University of Leeds and
Bournemouth University, UK
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
