<p>In this book,Dr Spinelli examines the assumptions of his profession. He argues that in seeking to cure, heal, educate, free and change the client, in seeking to promote 'mental health', psychotherapists and counsellors not only end up abusing their clients and themselves but they also succeed in setting themselves impossible tasks and goals which actually impede the therapeutic process. Through his critiques, Spinelli demystifies therpists' language and theories. He argues that key areas of the client-therapist relationship have been neglected and, using case material from his own practice, explores in full the way in which therapists should engage with and listen to their clients in order to be of help.</p>

Demystifying Therapy (Psychology/self-help)

Ernesto Spinelli

Constable

This book questions the efficacy of those who seek to promote mental health using specific approaches and asks whether their approach may actually impede the therapeutic process.

Medical Books

Medicine

Trans-Atlantic Publications

The author raises issues surrounding therapeutic thought and practice and propounds his iconoclastic views on such subjects as refuting the unconscious, creativity, paranormal phenomena, sexuality, possession states, mind manipulation and brainwashing.

The Mirror and the Hammer: Challenging Orthodoxies in Psychotherapeutic Thought

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

Continuum Intl Pub Group (Sd)

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