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Personality Development (Core Concepts in Therapy) by Valerie Simanowitz, Peter Pearce, VALERIE SIMANOWITZ is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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This book draws out the essence of a range of personality theories in a clear and accessible way, moving from the seminal works of Freud and other prominent analytical theorists, to the stage theories of Erikson and Levinson and the development of personality as it is viewed in existential and person-centred theory. The text: ·Highlights the salient points of different personality theories ·Critiques the theories ·Examines important aspects of personality development neglected by previous books on this topic such as spirituality and the development of racial identity and gender. The book reflects strongly on the context from which the theories sprang and seeks to trace how this context has influenced the theorists and their disciples. It also highlights the similarities between the concepts and structure of many of the theories. The authors, both themselves experienced counsellors and trainers, try to evaluate which elements of the theories can be useful to the work of the therapist in the twenty first century. The book is illustrated by examples from their case work. Personality Development is a valuable new resource for practitioners, lecturers and trainers as wel

Who reads Personality Development (Core Concepts in Therapy)?

Author

Valerie Simanowitz, Peter Pearce, VALERIE SIMANOWITZ

Publisher

OPEN UNIVERSITY; Open University Press

Published

2003

Language

EN

ISBN

9780335227877

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Psychology, Philosophy, Medical