Tavistock Century: 2020 Vision

The Tavistock Century is a collection of contributions from contributors from the past century of the Tavistock, covering all aspects of their work. It is valuable for anyone working in the helping professions, clinicians, social workers, health visitors, GPs, teachers, and social science scholars.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 406 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2020
Publisher: Phoenix Publishing House

The Tavistock Century is a remarkable compilation of contributions from individuals who have made significant contributions to the Tavistock Institute over the past century. This comprehensive volume encompasses a wide range of topics, reflecting the diverse and groundbreaking work done by these esteemed contributors. The book features chapters written by David Armstrong, James Astor, Andrew Balfour, Fred Balfour, Sara Barratt, David Bell, Sandy Bourne, Wesley Carr, Andrew Cooper, Gwyn Daniel, Dilys Daws, Domenico di Ceglie, Emilia Dowling, Andrew Elder, Caroline Garland, Peter Griffiths, Rob Hale, Sarah Helps, Beth Holgate, Juliet Hopkins, Marcus Johns, Sebastian Kraemer, James Krantz, Mary Lindsay, Julian Lousada, Louise Lyon, David Malan, Gillian Miles, Lisa Miller, Mary Morgan, Nell Nicholson, Anton Obholzer, Paul Pengelly, Maria Rhode, Margaret Rustin, Michael Rustin, Edward R. Shapiro, Valerie Sinason, Jenny Sprince, John Steiner, Jon Stokes, David Taylor, Judith Trowell, Margot Waddell, and Gianna Williams.

The Tavistock Institute has a rich history, dating back to its inception during World War I. During this time, John Rickman, Wilfred Bion, Eric Trist, Isabel Menzies, John Bowlby, Esther Bick, Michael Balint, and James Robertson, among others, played pivotal roles in shaping the institution's progressive and inspirational vision. These individuals left a lasting legacy through their innovative approaches to understanding human relatedness, which have had a profound impact on the fields of psychotherapy, social work, and mental health. The Tavistock Century captures the essence of this legacy by presenting a diverse range of entries across various disciplines within the lifespan. From research to group relations, babies, adolescents, couples, and even pantomime, the book offers a comprehensive exploration of the human experience. It is a valuable resource for professionals working in the helping professions, including clinicians, social workers, health visitors, GPs, teachers, and social science scholars. The insights and perspectives shared by these contributors provide valuable guidance and inspiration for those who seek to enhance their understanding and practice of human development and relationships.

Weight: 806g
Dimension: 190 x 245 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912691715