Invitation to existential psychology : a psychology for the unique human being and its applications in therapy / Bo Jacobsen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jacobsen, Bo.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Existential psychology.

Existentialism.

Medical Subjects:

Existentialism.

Physical Description:

vi, 176 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Chichester, England ; Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons Ltd., [2007]

Summary:

Existential psychology tackles the big questions in life: Why are we here? How do we make our lives meaningful? How can we develop important relationships with other people? By exploring such questions, existential psychology helps people to understand and cope with their anxieties around solitude and emptiness, and to develop their own sense of meaning and purposefulness. It is a deeply humanistic approach that emphasises authentic living.

This book is an invitation to explore the richness and depth of the human being through existential psychology. It employs a direct, vibrant style and is illustrated with thought-provoking case studies. In addition Invitation to Existential Psychology provides the reader with reflective questions such as: How do I live a meaningful life? Is it possible to experience happiness and love in this world? How do I cope with loneliness and adversity? How will I know I am doing the right thing when I make my basic choices and commitments? Where can I find the confidence, the courage and the determination to persevere throughout life in the way that is right for me?

This unique book invites the reader to reflect upon such basic questions through a lucid, easily read and captivating presentation of the leading psychological authors in this field: Rollo May, Irvin Yalom, Emmy van Deurzen, Ernesto Spinelli, Medard Boss, Viktor Frankl and many others. This introductory text is ideal reading for all professionals dealing with life problems of others: therapists, counsellors, coaches, social workers, nurses, pastoral counsellors, teachers, and students aiming at these professions.

Contents:

What is existential psychology?

Happiness and suffering

Love and aloneness

Adversity and success : the role of crisis in human development

Death anxiety and life commitment

Free choice and the obligations of your life reality

To find the meaning of life in a chaotic world.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [163]-169) and index.

ISBN:

9780470028971

0470028971

9780470028988

047002898X

OCLC:

173509339

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