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 distress, Barnett and her contributors
introduce the reader to the 'vitality of death' (Koestenbaum): an
energy and focus that can come from confronting our greatest fears
and anxieties, including the anxiety aroused by our own mortality.
Topics covered include:
- philosophical roots and principal approaches to existential
therapy
- health related issues including cancer, HIV and Intensive
Care
- surviving violent trauma
- creating a safe space for the client
- short prognosis and palliative care
- bereavement.
When Death Enters the Therapeutic Space presents therapists with
an understanding of what it means to experience such traumas and
prepares them for helping the client. It will be useful for trainee
counsellors and experienced therapists alike.
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