Humanistic Psychology and Existential Psychotherapy: A brief introduction to the theory of Rollo May (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798718975567)

INTRODUCTIONLadies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to present you this brief introduction to the ideas and views of one of the most influential thinkers in the school of humanistic psychology and existential psychotherapy, Rollo May. The book is a short, enjoyable, and easy presentation of the subject for every lover of psychology, philosophy, psychotherapy, and life in general. In this book, you will find a synthesis of the basic concepts, ideas, views, theories, and overall philosophy of Rollo May. The book does not claim to be exhaustive, but it is a pleasant and elegant introduction to humanistic psychology and existential psychotherapy.The book is divided into eight chapters: 1. A few biographical touches. 2. Conceptual basis of the theory. 3. Key concepts. Idiosyncratic terminology. 4. Psychology of "fear". 5. Psychology of "love" and "will". 6. Psychology of "strength" and "weakness". 7. Culture and understanding human nature. 8. In conclusion ...ABOUT THE AUTHORValentin Boyadzhiev is a certified psychologist, psychoanalyst, and author. He graduated in "Psychology and Psychopathology of Development", acquired a professional qualification "Teacher of Psychology" and a postgraduate professional qualification "Psychological counseling in psychosomatics and disorders of social adaptation." He completed a specialization in psychoanalytic psychotherapy in California, USA, and underwent training in psychoanalysis in Manchester, England. He also graduated in a psychoanalytic program for dream analysis and psychotherapy. In 2021. undergoes another psychoanalytic training in Birmingham, England. He is a member of the Association "Bulgarian Psychoanalytic Space", "International Society of Applied Psychoanalysis", "International Alliance of Holistic Therapists" and "National UK Therapists Register". From 2017 works as a school psychologist, and in his private practice he works in the following areas: psychological counseling, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis. Conducts lectures, seminars, and pieces of training. Author of books and scientific publications such as "Countertransference as a tool for finer and more accurate diagnosis of the mental structure of the patient in analytical, clinical and psychotherapeutic practice", "Transmission and countertransference in the psychoanalytic, clinical and psychotherapeutic process", "Protective mechanisms in psychoanalytic, the psychotherapeutic and clinical process ". His first monograph in Bulgarian was published in 2020. under the name "Classical Psychoanalysis", which is part of the collection "Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy".FINAL WORDSThanks to everyone who showed interest in this course. It is a pleasure for us to share that knowledge that is useful both in everyday life and in the professional sphere and practical work. We hope you will be able to bring out the knowledge that would be useful to you.

Author: Valentin Boyadzhiev
ISBN-10: 8718975569
ISBN-13: 9798718975567
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 03/09/2021
Pages: 56
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.13d