{"product_id":"when-death-enters-the-therapeutic-laura-barnett-9780415416559","title":"When Death Enters the Therapeutic Space: Existential Perspectives in Psychotherapy and Counselling","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough it is a natural and inescapable part of life, death is a subject that is often neglected in psychotherapeutic literature and training. In \u003cem\u003eWhen\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eDeath Enters the Therapeutic Space\u003c\/em\u003e Laura Barnett and her contributors offer us insights into working with mortality in the therapeutic encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking an existential perspective, the book brings together a variety of client groups, all of whom have experienced a confrontation with mortality, and encourages the reader to engage with and reflect upon the subject of death. Although this may initially evoke anxiety and distress, Barnett and her contributors introduce the reader to the 'vitality of death' (Koestenbaum): an energy and focus that can come from confronting our greatest fears and anxieties, including the anxiety aroused by our own mortality. Topics covered include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ephilosophical roots and principal approaches to existential therapy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehealth related issues including cancer, HIV and Intensive Care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esurviving violent trauma\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecreating a safe space for the client\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eshort prognosis and palliative care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ebereavement.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen Death Enters the Therapeutic Space\u003c\/em\u003e presents therapists with an understanding of what it means to experience such traumas and prepares them for helping the client. It will be useful for trainee counsellors and experienced therapists alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laura Barnett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415416558\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415416559\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.10w x 0.90d","brand":"Laura Barnett","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48112893067519,"sku":"9780415416559","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_acd94d1e-f249-4f2d-a7e4-7d7df9c1d0e8.jpg?v=1769611650","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/when-death-enters-the-therapeutic-laura-barnett-9780415416559","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}