Therapy and the Counter-tradition

<p><em>Therapy & the Counter-tradition: The Edge of Philosophy</em> brings together leading exponents of contemporary psychotherapy philosophers and writers to explore how philosophical ideas may inform therapy work. Each author discusses a particular philosopher who has influenced their life and therapeutic practice while questioning how counselling and psychotherapy can address human ‘wholeness’ despite the ascendancy of rationality regulation and diagnosis. It also seeks to acknowledge the distinct lack of philosophical input and education in counselling and psychotherapy training. </p><p>The chapters are rooted in the Counter-Tradition whose diverse manifestations include humanism skepticism fideism as well as the opening of philosophy and psychology to poetry and the arts. This collection of thought-provoking essays will help open the discussion within the psychological therapies by providing therapists with critical philosophical references which will help broaden their knowledge and the scope of their practice.</p><p>Therapy & the Counter-tradition: The Edge of Philosophy will be of interest to mental health professionals practitioners counselling and psychotherapy trainees and trainers and academics tutoring or studying psychology. It will also appeal to those interested in psychology meditation personal development and philosophy.</p>