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November, 2012 | SAGE Publications Ltd

Existential Counselling and Psychotherapy


Darren Langdridge
- The Open University
176 pages | November, 2012 | SAGE Publications Ltd
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This contemporary introduction provides a comprehensive survey of past and present existential ideas, philosophers and practice. Darren Langdridge makes existential therapy accessible through clear language, numerous case studies, chapter summaries, activities and further reading lists.

The three parts cover all the key areas taught on existential therapy courses, from the fundamental theory of - and key figures in - the approach, to its application in practice, using illustrative case studies. The final section develops contemporary cross-cutting issues in existential therapy, including the role of language/narrative, power and politics, and evaluation research.

Trainees to existential therapy will find in this book a comprehensive, practical overview of the key areas of theory and practice, while more experienced trainees and practitioners will gain insights into contemporary developments in existential therapy today.

Introduction
PART ONE: FOUNDATIONS OF THEORY AND PRACTICE
Introducing Phenomenology
The Development of Existential Therapy
Fundamentals of Existential Practice
PART TWO: DEVELOPING EXISTENTIAL THERAPY
Anxiety - The Core of Existence
The Dimensions of Existence
Freedom, Choice and Responsibility
Relatedness
Emotions and Embodiment
PART THREE: EXTENDING THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF EXISTENTIAL THERAPY
Researching Existential Therapy
Power, Politics and Language