Can existential psychotherapy be good news? Reflections on existential psychotherapy from a Christian perspective

One of the major difficulties in advocating a positive approach to therapeutic work is that most candidates for psychotherapy are preoccupied with the negative or painful aspects of their lives. However, it is argued that positive clinical practice can be derived from the therapist recognizing a sha...

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Main Author: Bretherton, Roger (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2006
In: Mental health, religion & culture
Year: 2006, Volume: 9, Issue: 3, Pages: 265-275
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