Psychosynthesis Counselling in Action (4th edition)

Author(s): Diana Whitmore

Psychosynthesis

Having sold over 15,000 copies since first publication, Psychosynthesis Counselling in Action is the definitive introduction to the principles and techniques of psychosynthesis. Pitched clearly and accessibly, it explains how the counsellor or psychotherapist can incorporate psychosynthesis into their own work with clients.


Demonstrating the need for people to find a more positive meaning to their lives, Diana Whitmore guides the reader to 'selfhood' through the four main stages of the counselling journey. She explains the wide range of practical methods available to practitioners and how these can be tailored to different client needs. This updated Fourth Edition includes " 3 new chapters - a new case study and chapters on the application of psychosynthesis in the coaching field and work with young people " New content on positive psychology and the therapeutic relationship " Updated chapters on diagnosis and assessment and counselling process " Enhanced pedagogy and new case studies. The book is illustrated throughout with examples from practice, and includes an in-depth case study at the end. It is vital reading for those seeking an introduction to psychosynthesis, as well as practitioners of other orientations who wish to incorporate this approach into their own therapeutic work.


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A most useful and valuable text eagerly devoured in one long sitting! For someone wanting to get to grips with the scope, depth and subtlety of psychosynthesis counselling, this is a carefully thought out introduction. The way the material is presented enables the reader meeting Psychosynthesis for the first time a good overview of its theory, practice and potential. It also presents the more familiar reader with the perspective and experience of a seasoned practitioner, offering up food for thought in the issues posed and the clarity with which they are written about. -- Ian Townsend A clear introduction to the basic principles of traditional psychosynthesis, and to the thinking of Roberto Assagioli - one of the key figures of transpersonal psychology. -- Sarah Van Gogh Psychosynthesis in Action is a must read for all coaches wishing to Transcend and go beyond the everyday, into a realm of meaning and purpose and to be Present to themselves and to their clients - Psychosynthesis is the foundation from which Transpersonal Coaching was birthed. As Diana Whitmore writes, " Psychosynthesis maintains that the transpersonal is evolutionary in the sense of moving us forward, being our next step in manifesting our potential", so relevant to coaching which looks to the future and emerging potential. -- Emma Farr Rawlings Ph.D., MCC, MFT

Preface Introduction The Psychosynthesis Approach The Psychosynthesis Counsellor Basic Techniques of Psychosynthesis Counselling Diagnosis and Assessment The Initial Phase of Counselling The Middle Phase of Counselling The Transpersonal Dimension of Counselling The Final Phase of Counselling Nancy A Case History Further Reading References Appendix Index

General Fields

  • : 9781446252932
  • : SAGE Publications Ltd
  • : SAGE Publications Ltd
  • : December 2013
  • : United Kingdom
  • : December 2013
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Diana Whitmore
  • : Paperback
  • : 4th Revised edition
  • : 158.9
  • : 232