The Body in Psychotherapy by Edward Wl Smith

The Body in Psychotherapy by Edward Wl Smith

This acclaimed work, first published in 1985, presents in full detail, the most effective aspects of bioenergetics, Gestalt therapy, psychomotor therapy, Reichian orgonomy, and many others, are fully detailed, along with a wealth of practical therapeutic techniques. This book is divided into four parts: the historical and theoretical perspective; the body as the locus of personality assessment; the body as the locus of psychotherapeutic intervention; and personal and ethical considerations.

“impressive..excellent”—The Psychotherapist; “highly detailed...excellent”—Contemporary Psychology; “useful”—Transactional Analysis Journal; “worth reading”—Psychotherapy in Private Practice; “intellectual stimulating”—Voices; “excellent material”—The Focusing Connection; “a worthwhile addition”—Common Boundary; “enlightening and helpful...a major contribution”—Pilgrimage: The Journal of Psychotherapy and Personal Exploration; “a commendable integration of historical/academic perspectives and personal application of methods”—Humanistic Psychologist; “fascinating”—The Analytic Press.

Edward W.L. Smith has published nine nonfiction books, more than 50 essays, a memoir, magazine articles, short stories, and a good bit of poetry. He is an emeritus professor of psychology, Georgia Southern University, and lives in Statesboro, Georgia.

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ISBN 13	9780786409662
ISBN 10	0786409665
Title	The Body in Psychotherapy
Author	Edward Wl Smith
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	McFarland & Co Inc
Year published	2000-09-19
Number of pages	199
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