Existential Perspectives on Human Issues : A Handbook for Therapeutic Practice

Existential Perspectives on Human Issues offers students, teachers and practitioners alike a definitive handbook for the practice of existential psychotherapy.

For the first time leading figures from the existential field have been brought together to discuss a wide range of issues fundamental to human existence and consequently therapeutic work with clients.

Divided into four parts, the book presents different dimensions of living; physical, social, personal and spiritual.

Each chapter gives a brief overview of the literature on the topic under discussion as well as a historical background.

Theory and practice are addressed with case illustrations highlighting particular relevance.

Critical considerations, possible drawbacks and research needs are additionally detailed and suggested further reading is given.