"This is the definitive practical introduction to a skills-based approach in existential therapy. Accessible for those without a philosophical background, it describes the concrete and tangible skills, tasks and interactions of existential practice. It covers the theoretical background and history of existential therapy, along with taking a phenomenological approach to practice and individual clients. This second edition has been thoroug ..."
"The definitive, up-to-date overview of existential therapy Comprising a diverse range of theories and practices, existential therapy is a philosophically-informed approach to counselling or psychotherapy—stressing the philosophical exploration of an individual's experiences while emphasizing the individual's freedom and responsibility to facilitate a higher degree of meaning and well-being. Recent years have seen existential therapy in ..."
"Offering a concrete framework and practical methods for working from an existential perspective, the bestselling Existential Counselling and Psychotherapy is now in its third edition. Central to the book is the belief that many of our problems arise out of the essential paradoxes of human existence, rather than from personal pathology. From this perspective, the purpose of counselling and therapy is not viewed as problem-solving, but ..."
Everyday Mysteries(2nd Edition) A Handbook of Existential Psychotherapy by EmmyVanDeurzen, VanDeurzen-Smi Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 2010 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-37643-3, ISBN: 0-415-37643-2
"This book provides an in-depth introduction to existential psychotherapy. Presenting a philosophical alternative to other forms of psychological treatment, it emphasises the problems of living and the human dilemmas that are often neglected by practitioners who focus on personal psychopathology. Emmy van Deurzen defines the philosophical ideas that underpin existential psychotherapy, summarising the contributions made by Kierkegaard, Ni ..."
"The Dictionary of Existential Psychotherapy and Counselling is a comprehensive lexicon of existential terms, their meaning and application. With over 350 entries (cross-referenced throughout), the book is the ideal companion to studying the the ideas of existential pioneers, such as Kierkegaard, Heidegger and Sartre. Drawing on their experience as existential practitioners, Emmy van Deurzen and Raymond Kenward achieve the difficult t ..."
"Paradox and Passion in Psychotherapy , second edition, is a fully updated edition of a classic guide to existential psychotherapy by one of its leading practitioner. Examines the personal and subjective dimensions of psychotherapy in a fresh and bold manner Offers practical and common–sense approaches to tackling sensitive issues when working with clients with an emphasis on transparency and authenticity Weaves together concepts ..."
Paradox and Passion in Psychotherapy(1st Edition) An Existential Approach to Therapy and Counselling by EmmyVanDeurzen Paperback, 198 Pages, Published 1998 by Wiley ISBN-13: 978-0-471-97390-4, ISBN: 0-471-97390-4
"Paradox and Passion in Psychotherapy an existential approach to therapy and counselling Emmy van Deurzen Schiller International University, London, UK This book confronts the taboo of the psychotherapist's personal history and emotions being involved in the therapeutic process. Emmy van Deurzen shows that therapists can draw on the full richness of their own experience in order to be truly credible and inspiring mentors to their clients ..."
Everyday Mysteries(1st Edition) Existential Dimensions of Psychotherapy by EmmyVanDeurzen, VanDeurzen-Smi Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 1997 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-08705-6, ISBN: 0-415-08705-8
"Everyday Mysteries provides an in-depth introduction to existential psychotherapy. Presenting a philosophical alternative to established forms of psychological treatment, it emphasizes the problems of living and the human dilemmas which are often neglected by practitioners who focus on personal psychopathology. Emmy van Deurzen defines the philosophical ideas that underpin existential psychotherapy, summarising the contributions made by ..."
"This is the first practical introduction to a skills-based Existential approach. Accessible for those without a philosophical background, it describes the concrete and tangible skills, tasks and interactions of Existential practice. It covers: - Theoretical background and history of Existential Therapy - Phenomenological practice - the centre of Existential Therapy - Necessary characteristics of the Existential therapist - Qualities ..."
Existential Therapy(1st Edition) Distinctive Features (Psychotherapy and Counselling Distinctive Features) by EmmyVanDeurzen, Claire Arnold-Baker Paperback, 156 Pages, Published 2018 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-1-138-68710-3, ISBN: 1-138-68710-3
"Existential Therapy: Distinctive Features offers an introduction to what is distinctive about this increasingly popular method. Written by two practicing existential psychotherapists, with many years’ experience, it provides an accessible, bitesize overview of this increasingly used psychological therapy. Using the popular Distinctive Features format, this book describes 15 theoretical features and 15 practical techniques of Existential ..."
"The Dictionary of Existential Psychotherapy and Counselling is a comprehensive lexicon of existential terms, their meaning and application. With over 350 entries (cross-referenced throughout), the book is the ideal companion to studying the the ideas of existential pioneers, such as Kierkegaard, Heidegger and Sartre. Drawing on their experience as existential practitioners, Emmy van Deurzen and Raymond Kenward achieve the difficult task ..."
"Emmy van Deurzen, Martin Adams. Themes. and. Issues. Mike was a 42yearold
man with a successful career who loved driving his convertible at speeds well
beyond the legal limit. He had numerous male ... Commentary. The therapist,
picking up on Mike's reluctance to invite women out, might have fallen into
various interpretive traps, such as suggesting that Mike might prefer male over
female company and that he might be struggling with ..."
"Offering a concrete framework and practical methods for working from an existential perspective, the bestselling Existential Counselling and Psychotherapy is now in its third edition. Central to the book is the belief that many of our problems arise out of the essential paradoxes of human existence, rather than from personal pathology. From this perspective, the purpose of counselling and therapy is not viewed as problem-solving, but ..."
"Gendlin, E.T. (1964) 'Schizophrenia: Problems and Methods of Psychotherapy',
Review of Existential Psychology and Psychiatry, 4, 168–179. Gendlin, E.T.,
Beebe, J., Cassens, J., Klein, M. and Oberlander, M. (1968) 'Focusing Ability in
Psychotherapy, Personality and Creativity', in J.M. Shlien (ed.), Research in
Psychotherapy, Vol. III, Washington, DC: APA, 217–241. Gendlin, E.T. (1981)
Focusing, 2nd edn, New York: Bantam Books. Gend ..."
"This book provides an in-depth introduction to existential psychotherapy. Presenting a philosophical alternative to other forms of psychological treatment, it emphasises the problems of living and the human dilemmas that are often neglected by practitioners who focus on personal psychopathology. Emmy van Deurzen defines the philosophical ideas that underpin existential psychotherapy, summarising the contributions made by Kierkegaard, Ni ..."
"personal dimension The relationship with oneself (Eigenwelt), is about having an
inner world with views about one's ... We often act as if there is a rule book to life
and look for it in different places, including going to counsellors or
psychotherapists. ... can they truly learn about the consequences of their actions,
their own authority and hence the meaning of their lives. ... The unsolvable
dilemma is that even as we make our ..."
Everyday Mysteries A Handbook of Existential Psychotherapy by EmmyVanDeurzen 384 Pages, Published 2009 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-1-135-24047-9, ISBN: 1-135-24047-7
"(1903–1990). Daseinsanalysis. In the form of perceptive connections with all its
encounters, each human existence spans the open spatiality of its own world,
sustaining and maintaining its ecstatic freedom. (Boss 1979: 90) Medard Boss is
without a doubt the foremost exponent of existential psychotherapy in its purest
Heideggerian form. Of Swiss nationality, he worked in the Zürich area, which
became a centre for the approach. Boss ..."
"W. Lowrie, 1941. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. Kierkegaard, S. (
1843c) Repetition, trans. W. Lowrie. In A Kierkegaard Anthology,ed.R. Bretall,
1946. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. Kierkegaard, S. (1844a)
Philosophical ..."