Literature and therapy : a systemic view / Liz Burns.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burns, Liz (Elizabeth Irene)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bibliotherapy.

Family psychotherapy.

Psychoanalysis and literature.

Books and reading.

Meaning (Philosophy) in literature.

Emotions in literature.

Intuition in literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (243 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London : Karnac, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"Literature and Therapy: A Systemic View is an invitation to the world of literature, drawing us into the creative and imaginative spaces which lie between readers and their choice of novels, plays and poems. In this world, the fundamental importance of emotion and intuition is recognised, as is the power of literature to promote transformations of meaning in every day life and in therapeutic practice. Its potential to contribute depth and diversity to therapists' personal/professional development is explored via literary reflections and qualitative research findings. Liz Burns defines the terms literature and therapy broadly, emphasising their mutual relevance in contemporary and historical contexts, acknowledging the richness of literary resources and signposting accessible routes to their use in clinical practice. A systemic view, highlighting relationships, calls to the reader to explore both therapy and literature with fresh eyes, newly motivated thoughts and a lightening heart."--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover; Copy Right; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; INTRODUCTION: A journey of discovery; PART I: STARTING OUT; CHAPTER ONE: Starting out with literature; CHAPTER TWO: Practising with literature; CHAPTER THREE: Living with metaphor; PART II: TRAVELLING ON; CHAPTER FOUR: Becoming a therapist: putting theory into practice and practice into theory; CHAPTER FIVE: Enquiry: a valuable tool for mountaineers; CHAPTER SIX: Reading and writing; PART III: ARE WE NEARLY THERE?; CHAPTER SEVEN: Destinations and endings; REFERENCES

APPENDIX 1: List of literary works mentioned in the text and not included in the referencesAPPENDIX 2: Literary texts brought by research participants; APPENDIX 3: Literary resources and how to find them; APPENDIX 4: Exercises

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-141) and index.

OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

ISBN:

0-429-91572-1

0-429-90149-6

0-429-47672-8

1-282-77957-5

9786612779572

1-84940-808-4

9780429476723

OCLC:

729246418