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Author Burns, Liz (Elizabeth Irene)

Title Literature and therapy : a systemic view / Liz Burns.

Publication Info. London : Karnac, 2009.

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Description 1 online resource (xxv, 174 pages)
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Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-141) and index.
Contents Introduction : a journey of discovery -- Starting out with literature -- Practising with literature -- Living with metaphor -- Becoming a therapist : putting theory into practice and practice into theory -- Enquiry : a valuable tool for mountaineers -- Reading and writing -- Destinations and endings.
Summary "Literature and Therapy: A Systemic View" is an invitation to the world of literature, drawing us into the creative and imaginative spaces which lie between readers and their choice of novels, plays and poems. In this world, the fundamental importance of emotion and intuition is recognised, as is the power of literature to promote transformations of meaning in every day life and in therapeutic practice. Its potential to contribute depth and diversity to therapists' personal/professional development is explored via literary reflections and qualitative research findings. Liz Burns defines the te.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Language English.
Subject Bibliotherapy.
Bibliotherapy.
Family psychotherapy.
Family psychotherapy.
Psychoanalysis and literature.
Psychoanalysis and literature.
Books and reading.
Books and reading.
Meaning (Philosophy) in literature.
Emotions in literature.
Meaning (Philosophy) in literature.
Intuition in literature.
Emotions in literature.
Intuition in literature.
LITERARY CRITICISM -- Books & Reading.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Literature and therapy London : Karnac, 2009. 9781855755949 (pbk.) (DLC) 2009502790
ISBN 9780429915727 ebook
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9781855755949 paperback
9781849408080 (electronic book)
1855755947 paperback
1849408084 (electronic book)
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9781282779570
9786612779572
6612779578
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