Books in the Perspectives on Psychotherapy series series

An investigation of the ways in which science has a bearing on the clinical techniques and practice of psychotherapy. It notes parallels between the emotion-processing mind and phenomena that have been scientifically observed and charted in areas of evolution, the immune system and the brain.

Demonstrates the importance of cross-cultural communication to psychotherapy, psychoanalysis and counselling. This book gives an introduction to anthropological issues which are relevant to cross-cultural work, examining practical as well as conceptual aspects of culture.

Encourages psychotherapists and counsellors to consider seriously the relationship between spiritual experiences and therapeutic practice. This work proposes that therapy itself can be seen as a spiritual process and discusses the implications of this view for therapists, clients and the wider world.

Analyzes the interface between philosophy and psychotherapy. This book discusses some of the philosophical issues that have a particular relevance to psychotherapeutic theory - autonomy and free choice, the nature of the self, epistemology, and values and morals - as well as examines issues that cut across philosophy and psychotherapy.

Documenting instances where ideas from psychotherapy have been incorporated into the political agenda, this book demonstrates the practical value of psychotherapy as an instigator of social and political change. Related to this, attempts to understand and evaluate political life through the application of psychotherapeutic concepts are examined.

A deconstruction of the theory and practice of feminist therapy in contemporary society. Practitioners challenge the view that one model of therapy or feminism can be elevated above the rest. Whilst celebrating feminist therapy, the book also sees it as problematic.

After an initial discussion on the points of convergence and divergence between psychotherapy and sociology, the author concentrates on issues surrounding gender, class, race, age and professionalism.