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Integrative Theory And Practice In Psychological Therapies :New Directions
Author: Maria Luca
language: en
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Release Date: 2019-08-05
A rich and evidence-informed collection of personal accounts on becoming an integrative practitioner in psychotherapy and counselling psychology. This book will help trainees and practitioners develop a deep understanding of integrative theory and practice. Introducing the idea of an ‘embodied relational integrative practitioner’ will help inform your understanding on how to develop professionalism and competency and learn to work effectively as an integrative counsellor or therapist. The authors expertly clarify the theory, invite reflection on key issues, examine the history and recent developments of the integrative approach and offer new concepts and practical frameworks. Each author shares their unique, individualised approach to integration, providing new directions in the field. They capture the fluid and ever-evolving nature of psychological journeys, through clinical illustrations that navigate between concepts and practice. In doing so, the authors move beyond prescribed integrative approaches and encourage clinicians to be the architects of their own practice. • Provides an overview of current theories addressing the challenges and benefits of integrative practice. • Explores the philosophical foundations of models of counselling and psychotherapy. • Discusses the professional issues faced by integrative practitioners. • Introduces a new way of doing integration: embodiment. • Applies theory to real-world experiences, showing integration in practice and there-and-then dilemmas. ‘I deeply regret that I did not have access to such a brilliant and forward-thinking book when I first entered the psychotherapy field. [The authors] have produced the gold-standard textbook on integration in psychotherapy, providing us not only with solid theoretical models but, also, with moving personal testimonies about the ways in which practitioners can benefit from the best theories and practices in our profession, without having to become too secularised and segmented. I applaud the authors for their creative work, which will help to train a whole new generation.’ Professor Brett Kahr, Senior Fellow, Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology, London, UK and Trustee, United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy ‘In a time of seemingly intractable and widening divisions and extremisms, voices expressing the virtues of integration and dialogue are increasingly necessary. This is no less true in the fields of psychotherapy and counselling. Luca, Marshall and Nuttall have produced a text that clearly demonstrates the benefits of an integrative approach to theory and practice. The heart of this text is the necessity for each therapist, regardless of their initial training and preferred model(s), to develop their own personal integrative and embodied way of working. In my view, both experienced therapists and those in training will want this book ready to hand. Highly recommended!’ Professor Michael Worrell, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of Department, Postgraduate CBT Training, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK
Converting Women
Author: Eliza F. Kent
language: en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date: 2004
At the height of British colonialism, conversion to Christianity was a path to upward mobility for Indian low-castes and untouchables, especially in the Tamil-speaking south of India. Kent examines these conversions, focusing especially on the experience of women converts and the ways in which conversion transformed gender roles and expectations.
Scenes and Adventures in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and Arkansas
In "Scenes and Adventures in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and Arkansas," Henry Schoolcraft intricately captures the rich tapestry of life in the Ozarks during the mid-19th century. Combining vivid descriptions of the landscape with firsthand narratives of local customs and interactions with Native American tribes, the book serves as both a travelogue and a cultural exploration. Written in a style that reflects the romanticism of the period, Schoolcraft'Äôs work is characterized by detailed observations and an appreciation for nature, positioned within the broader context of American exploration literature. Henry Schoolcraft, an influential geographer, ethnologist, and naturalist, dedicated much of his life to studying the indigenous cultures and environments of North America. His experiences in the field, including his significant work documenting Native American history and folklore, deeply informed his perspectives and narratives. It is this profound understanding of the land and its peoples that enhances the authenticity and depth of his portrayals in "Scenes and Adventures." This book is a vital read for anyone interested in American history, exploration, and indigenous cultures. Readers will find not only an enchanting account of the Ozark Mountains but also a thought-provoking exploration of the cultural dynamics of 19th-century America, making it a significant contribution to the study of American literature and anthropology.