Witness and Vision of the Therapists [Paperback]

Contributors write about their observations on working with people whose suffering is associated with social marginalization, family breakdown, the gay community, the AIDS epidemic, the Holocaust, and with people in groups, those who have experienced disaster and personal trauma, or depression, and those who have murdered. The book takes us to some of the depths of human suffering in order to illustrate the value and impact of therapy, and some of the failings and disillusionment of therapy. The material provides insights and hypotheses bearThis fascinating book presents the views of experienced therapists and counsellors on what is learnt about aspects of human nature from the many hours spent witnessing clients' stories.

Contributors write about their observations on working with people whose suffering is associated with social marginalization, family breakdown, the gay community, the AIDS epidemic, the Holocaust, and with people in groups, those who have experienced disaster and personal trauma, or depression, and those who have murdered. The book takes us to some of the depths of human suffering in order to illustrate the value and impact of therapy, and some of the failings and disillusionment of therapy. The material provides insights and hypotheses bearIntroduction - Colin Feltham
If I Am Only for Myself, Who Am I? From Trainee to Counsellor - Adrienne Baker
Psychotherapy and Community Care - David Brandon and Jane Akister
Therapy with Gay Men in the Era of AIDS - Todd Butler and Norman Leitman
The Lessons from Group Therapy - Ian Craib
In Search of Meaning and Sanity - Colin Feltham
Suffering, Evolution and Psychotherapy - Paul Gilbert&ll#Ð