Paradox and Passion in Psychotherapy - 2nd Edition by Emmy Van Deurzen (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

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 of existential psychotherapy with case studies and the author's experiential observations in a seamless narrative
• Covers a wide range of intimate existential issues, including loneliness, survival, self-understanding, love, and passion

From the Back Cover

Paradox and Passion in Psychotherapy, second edition, is a fully updated edition of a classic guide to existential psychotherapy by a leading practitioner in the field. The first edition was widely praised for the author's directness and honesty in examining the therapeutic process, and the Second Edition continues that tradition by considering the personal and subjective dimensions of psychotherapy in a fresh and bold manner. The author weaves together concepts of existential psychotherapy with case studies and her own experiential observations in a seamless narrative, covering a wide range of issues including loneliness, survival, self-understanding, love, and passion. Throughout, the book provides practical and commonsense approaches to tackling sensitive issues in the therapeutic relationship with an emphasis on transparency and authenticity for both the client and therapist.

Review Quotes

Review copy sent on 09.11.15 to Dutch Jounal for Client-centered PsychotherapyUK (All author requests)Existential Analysis - Contributor, (Editorial Advisory Board)BPS Counselling Psychology Review, contributor - Review copy sent 25/11/15 #11485520European Journal for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Review copy sent 25/11/15 #11485566British Journal for Psychotherapy - Review copy sent 25/11/15 #11485528British Journal of Clinical Psychology - Review copy sent 25/11/15 #11485131Therapy Today - Review copy sent 25/11/15 #11485610The Psychotherapist - Review copy sent 25/11/15 #11485604 US (all author requests)The North American Journal of Psychology - Review copy sent 25/11/15 #310173Current Directions in Psychological Science - Review copy sent 25/11/15 #310173Humanistic Psychologist - Review copy sent 25/11/15 #310167Journal of Humanistic Psychology - Review copy sent 25/11/15 #310173Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology - Review copy sent 25/11/15 #310165Psychotherapy: Theory/Practice/Research/Training - Review copy sent 25/11/15 #310173International Journal for Psychotherapy, (on Editorial Board)

UK (All author requests) Existential Analysis - Contributor, (Editorial Advisory Board) BPS Counselling Psychology Review, contributor. European Journal for Counselling and Psychotherapy British Journal for Psychotherapy British Journal of Clinical Psychology Therapy Today The Psychotherapist US (all author requests)The North American Journal of PsychologyCurrent Directions in Psychological Science Humanistic PsychologistInternational Journal for Psychotherapy, (on Editorial Board)Journal of Humanistic PsychologyJournal of Theoretical and Philosophical PsychologyPsychotherapy: Theory/Practice/Research/Training

UK (All author requests)Existential Analysis - Contributor, (Editorial AdvisoryBoard)BPS Counselling Psychology Review, contributor.European Journal for Counselling and PsychotherapyBritish Journal for PsychotherapyBritish Journal of Clinical PsychologyBritish Journal of Medical PsychologyTherapy TodayThe PsychotherapistThe PsychologistPhilosophy NowSelf and Society

US (all author requests)The American PsychologistThe North American Journal of PsychologyCanadian Journal of PsychologyCurrent Directions in Psychological ScienceHumanistic PsychologistInternational Journal of PsychologyInternational Journal for Psychotherapy, (on Editorial Board)International Journal for the Psychology of ReligionJournal of Consciousness StudiesJournal of Humanistic PsychologyJournal of Personality and Social PsychologyJournal of Theoretical and Philosophical PsychologyNew therapist magazinePsychotherapy: Theory/Practice/Research/TrainingRadical Psychology

About the Author

Emmy van Deurzenis a Philosopher, Counselling Psychologist, and Existential Psychotherapist. She founded the School of Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regent's College, UK, the Society for Existential Analysis, and the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling, of which she continues to be Principal. She lectures worldwide and is currently Visiting Professor at Middlesex University, UK. She was the first chair of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, and was instrumental in establishing the existential approach in the UK and Europe. Her books include Existential Psychotherapy and Counselling in Practice (3rd edition, 2012), Psychotherapy and the Quest for Happiness (2008), and Everyday Mysteries (2^nd edition, 2010).