Language and Connection in Psychotherapy - Words Matter

This book explores the role of language in interpersonal and intrapsychic life, looking at how it can support as well as interfere with our ability to function in a social environment. The way language can be used and enhanced to foster change within psychotherapy is discussed, exploring the tension between verbal thought and nonverbal thought.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Language of Color and Hope
Chapter 2: Bringing Meaning to Words in Psychotherapy
Chapter 3: Function Follows Form
Chapter 4: Bridging the Gap: Language and Relational Distance
Chapter 5: Normal Language Development
Chapter 6: Interferences with Normal Language Development
Chapter 7: Speaking the Unspeakable: Language and Trauma
Chapter 8: Saying the Unsayable: How We Say What There Are No Words For
Chapter 9: Why (and How) Do Words Matter?
Bibliography
Index
About the Author

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Mary H. Davis is a technically trained boxer, visionary leader, motivational speaker, and former executive. As an advocate for women's empowerment with a special affinity for Black women, Mary combines her diverse experiences to inspire and uplift. She is the founder of Women's Level Up Network, dedicated to elevating women in all aspects of their lives. Her unique background in both the corporate world and the boxing ring brings a powerful perspective to the fight for equality and personal growth

Zusammenfassung

This book explores the role of language in interpersonal and intrapsychic life, looking at how it can support as well as interfere with our ability to function in a social environment. The way language can be used and enhanced to foster change within psychotherapy is discussed, exploring the tension between verbal thought and nonverbal thought.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Mary Davis, Mary H. Davis, Davis Mary H.
• Verlag: Rowman and Littlefield
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 12.06.2014
• EAN: 9781442238206
• ISBN: 978-1-4422-3820-6
• Seiten: 130
• Themen: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Psychologie > Theoretische Psychologie; Sachbuch > Psychologie, Esoterik, Spiritualität, Anthroposophie > Psychologie: Allgemeines, Nachschlagewerke; MEDICAL / Mental Health, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Mental health services, Cognition & cognitive psychology, Social, group or collective psychology, Cognition and cognitive psychology, childhood development;language;Psychoanalysis