Psychotherapy as Love: Philosophical and Psychoanalytic Approaches

This book emphasizes the significance of loving feelings in psychotherapy, how and why they are vital, and what gets in the way of valuing them. It integrates contributions from various influential sources and explores their shared root: the need for tenderness toward ourselves and each other.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the profound significance of loving feelings in psychotherapy, exploring their essential role and why they hold immense value. Through a rich blend of psychoanalytic and philosophical inquiry, it sheds light on the intricate interplay between humanistic ethics and psychological well-being. The research emphasizes the importance of pro-social emotions and their contribution to healthy functioning, while also placing increasing emphasis on studying and understanding feelings that foster flourishing. This comprehensive work integrates insights from a diverse range of influential sources, revealing a common thread: the innate need for tenderness toward ourselves and others. By drawing upon the wisdom of philosophers such as Martha Nussbaum, the book not only offers a profound exploration of loving but also serves as a study in ethics, challenging the tendency to overlook, deny, or minimize the importance of loving feelings in psychotherapy.

This book delves into the profound significance of loving feelings in psychotherapy, exploring their essential role and why they hold immense value. Through a rich blend of psychoanalytic and philosophical inquiry, it sheds light on the intricate interplay between humanistic ethics and psychological well-being. The research emphasizes the importance of pro-social emotions and their contribution to healthy functioning, while also placing increasing emphasis on studying and understanding feelings that foster flourishing. This comprehensive work integrates insights from a diverse range of influential sources, revealing a common thread: the innate need for tenderness toward ourselves and others. By drawing upon the wisdom of philosophers such as Martha Nussbaum, the book not only offers a profound exploration of loving but also serves as a study in ethics, challenging the tendency to overlook, deny, or minimize the importance of loving feelings in psychotherapy.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780415705301