The Wiley World Handbook of Existential Therapy - Paperback

by Emmy Van Deurzen (Editor in Chief), Erik Craig (Editor), Alfried Laengle (Editor)

An existential therapy handbook from those in the field, with its broad scope covering key texts, theories, practice, and research

The Wiley World Handbook of Existential Therapy is a work representing the collaboration of existential psychotherapists, teachers, and researchers. It's a book to guide readers in understanding human life better through the exploration of aspects and applications of existential therapy. The book presents the therapy as a way for clients to explore their experiences and make the most of their lives. Its contributors offer an accurate and in-depth view of the field. An introduction of existential therapy is provided, along with a summary of its historical foundations. Chapters are organized into sections that cover: daseinsanalysis; existential-phenomenonological, -humanistic, and -integrative therapies; and existential group therapy. International developments in theory, practice and research are also examined.

Back Jacket

THE DEFINITIVE, UP-TO-DATE OVERVIEW OF EXISTENTIAL THERAPY

Comprising a diverse range of theories and practices, existential therapy is a philosophically-informed approach to counselling and psychotherapy--stressing the philosophical exploration of an individual's experiences while emphasizing the individual's freedom and responsibility to facilitate a higher degree of meaning and well-being. In recent years existential therapy has become increasingly recognized as a valuable and distinctive, albeit diverse, approach to psychotherapy upholding the dignity, wholeness, freedom, creativity, and worth of every human being. The Wiley World Handbook of Existential Therapy provides an inclusive overview of the history, development, theory, philosophy, applications, and practices of the field.

Inspired by the first World Congress for Existential Therapy in London in 2015, this timely volume brings together the entire field of existential therapy in its current form and examines its development over the past century. The editors, all experts in their respective areas, have assembled a team of authors and practitioners to present in-depth, systematic coverage of the principal forms of existential theory and therapeutic practice, present-day issues and challenges, contemporary developments and research, and newly evolving forms of existential therapy around the world. Invaluable to all practicing and training psychotherapists, this book:

• Provides a unique overview of the field, covering the practical, international, and historical aspects of existential therapy
• Covers Daseinsanalysis, existential-phenomenological therapy, existential-humanistic and existential-integrative therapy, existential group therapy, and existential analysis and logotherapy
• Enables readers to make systematic comparisons of different forms of existential therapy
• Includes clinical case studies, illustrative examples, complete references and footnotes, suggestions for further reading and online resources, and more

The Wiley World Handbook of Existential Therapy, the most complete and up-to-date volume on the subject, is an indispensable resource for all psychotherapists and counsellors, in training or in practice, researchers and academics, and other practitioners who utilize interpersonal methods.

Author Biography

Emmy van Deurzen is a philosopher, counselling psychologist and existential psychotherapist. She is Principal of the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling at the Existential Academy in London, UK.

Erik Craig is an existential psychologist, author, and independent scholar. While living and practicing in Santa Fe, New Mexico, he also teaches and trains psychotherapists internationally.

Alfried Längle has a private practice in psychotherapy, general medicine and clinical psychology and is Professor of Applied Psychology at HSE-University, Moscow and Sigmund Freud University, Vienna.

Kirk J. Schneider is a psychologist and leading spokesperson for contemporary existential-humanistic psychology. He is an adjunct faculty member at Saybrook University and Teachers College, Columbia University.

Digby Tantam is Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Sheffield and Visiting Professor at Middlesex University and the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling.

Simon du Plock is Head of the Faculty of Post-Qualification and Professional Doctorates at the Metanoia Institute, London, and Professor at Middlesex University, UK.