{"product_id":"when-death-enters-the-therapeutic-space-9780415416542","title":"When Death Enters the Therapeutic Space","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough it is a natural and inescapable part of life, death is a subject that is often neglected in psychotherapeutic literature and training. In \u003cem\u003eWhen\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eDeath Enters the Therapeutic Space\u003c\/em\u003e Laura Barnett and her contributors offer us insights into working with mortality in the therapeutic encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking an existential perspective, the book brings together a variety of client groups, all of whom have experienced a confrontation with mortality, and encourages the reader to engage with and reflect upon the subject of death. Although this may initially evoke anxiety and distress, Barnett and her contributors introduce the reader to the ''vitality of death'' (Koestenbaum): an energy and focus that can come from confronting our greatest fears and anxieties, including the anxiety aroused by our own mortality. Topics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephilosophical roots and principal approaches to existential therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehealth related issues including\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Though mourning and intimations of mortality often enter the therapeutic space, few psychotherapy books focus on this. At the same time, the therapeutic input into UK palliative services is often not strategically thought through, not the least because of voluntary sector involvement with NHS services. This book is therefore a welcome exploration of therapeutic practice when dealing with death... As a consultant practitioner in the field, I can see myself using this book as part of an educational programme. It is a valuable contribution to the ongoing development of this specialism within the therapeutic field.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- Ana Draper, \u003cem\u003eMortality\u003c\/em\u003e, Vol. 14, No. 4, November 2009\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Though mourning and intimations of mortality often enter the therapeutic space, few psychotherapy books focus on this. At the same time, the therapeutic input into UK palliative services is often not strategically thought through, not the least because of voluntary sector involvement with NHS services. This book is therefore a welcome exploration of therapeutic practice when dealing with death... As a consultant practitioner in the field, I can see myself using this book as part of an educational programme. It is a valuable contribution to the ongoing development of this specialism within the therapeutic field.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- Ana Draper, \u003cem\u003eMortality\u003c\/em\u003e, Vol. 14, No. 4, November 2009\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"When Death Enters the Therapeutic Space\u003cem\u003e is an excellent work for giving therapists some background in dealing with the realities as well as the philosophies of dying.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- Bassima Schbley, Ph.D., in the \u003cem\u003eBulletin of the Menninger Clinic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003evan Deurzen\u003c\/em\u003e, Foreword. \u003cem\u003eBarnett\u003c\/em\u003e, Introduction. \u003cem\u003eBarnett\u003c\/em\u003e, The Philosophical Roots of Existential Therapies. \u003cem\u003eLockett\u003c\/em\u003e, Reflections on Cancer Counselling. \u003cem\u003eHorne\u003c\/em\u003e, HIV as a Mirror to Life. \u003cem\u003eBarnett\u003c\/em\u003e, Surviving Intensive Care. \u003cem\u003eOakley\u003c\/em\u003e, Creating Safety for the Client (The London 7\/7 Bombings). \u003cem\u003eBlackwell\u003c\/em\u003e, Mortality and Meaning in Work with Refugee Survivors of Torture and Organized Violence. \u003cem\u003eHeaton\u003c\/em\u003e, Reflections on Suicide and Despair. \u003cem\u003eSmith-Pickard\u003c\/em\u003e, The Experience of Working with Patients with a Short Prognosis. \u003cem\u003eDiffley, Fife, Lockett\u003c\/em\u003e, Palliative Care, Pastoral Care and Counselling – Working Together, Learning from One Another. \u003cem\u003eYoung\u003c\/em\u003e, Working With Bereavement. \u003cem\u003eChalmers\u003c\/em\u003e, Working with Bereaved Parents. \u003cem\u003eSorensen\u003c\/em\u003e, And When the Therapist or Supervisor Dies. \u003cem\u003eBarnett\u003c\/em\u003e, Dialogues: Buber, Rogers, Levinas and the Therapeutic Relationship. \u003cem\u003eBarnett\u003c\/em\u003e, The Therapeutic Relationship, When Death Enters the Therapeutic Space. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402115424599,"sku":"9780415416542","price":109.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415416542.jpg?v=1730479439","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/when-death-enters-the-therapeutic-space-9780415416542","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}