Psychotherapy Under the Influence of Georges Bataille: From Social Theory to Clinical Practice

This book applies social theorist Georges Batailles revolutionary thinking to psychotherapy, making him more accessible and testing his work in the treatment room. It demonstrates how to balance understanding social and historical contexts with empathy for individual distress and can be applied to work with couples, groups, institutions, and Freuds classic case studies.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 254 pages
\n Publication date: 05 April 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This captivating book delves into the realm of psychotherapy, integrating the revolutionary ideas of social theorist Georges Batailles into clinical practice. By applying Batailles' thought to various psychotherapeutic modalities, the book seeks to make the enigmatic thinker more accessible while challenging the efficacy of his far-reaching work within the therapeutic setting. Through an in-depth exploration of several clinical case studies, the book showcases how to harmonize an understanding of the social and historical backgrounds of participants with a compassionate therapeutic approach that fosters empathy for individual distress. Additionally, it elucidates how Batailles' innovative approach can be applied to work with couples, groups, institutions, and even one of Freud's renowned case studies. The content and structure of each chapter exemplify the therapeutic value of a reflexive and critical approach to one's practice, while also providing guidance on how to effectively articulate such practices in writing. This book presents an extraordinary chance to envision how Batailles' own fascination with psychoanalysis and clinical psychology might have unfolded, captivating both practitioners in the field and scholars of continental philosophy and social theory.

\n Weight: 410g\n
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 27 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367347710\n \n