The emergence of somatic psychology and bodymind therapy

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The emergence of somatic psychology and bodymind therapy

Barnaby B. Barratt

(Critical theory and practice in psychology and the human sciences)

Palgrave Macmillan, 2010

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Emergence of somatic psychology and body-mind therapy

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-224) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Somatic psychology and bodymind therapy (the simultaneous study of the mind and body) are challenging contemporary understandings of the psyche, of what it means to be human and how to heal human suffering.

Table of Contents

SECTION I: Introducing a New Discipline Psychology at the Crossroads Epistemic Shifting Illustrations of Bodymind Therapy Healing Matters The State of Emergence SECTION II: Sources: Ancient and Contemporary Psychoanalytic Discoveries Somatic Psychodynamics Philosophical and Cultural Studies Western Traditions of Bodywork The Influx of Asian Wisdom Shamanic Practices and Transpersonal Psychologies The Advances of Neuroscience SECTION III: Current Challenges: Possible Futures Bodies and Boundaries The Inherent Sexuality of Being Human Oppression and the Momentum of Liberation Bodily Paths to Spiritual Awakening The Future of Human Awareness Bibliography

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Details

  • NCID
    BB04036973
  • ISBN
    • 9780230222168
  • LCCN
    2010002676
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Basingstoke
  • Pages/Volumes
    viii, 234 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
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