Subversive Dialogues :Theory In Feminist Therapy
Subversive Dialogues :Theory In Feminist Therapy
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9 July, 2004
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Feminist therapy is more than a prescription of technique it is a unique philosophy of psychotherapy. While much has been written on feminism and therapy, this bold book breaks new ground by making explicit and coherent the theoretical underpinnings of feminist therapy.Building on the revolutionary work of feminist scholars who have described how women employ strategies of knowing the world in a manner distinct from men, Laura S. Brown, noted for her pioneering work in the field of ethics and boundaries, shows how these insights should reshape the very nature of the therapeutic encounter. With meticulous care, the author examines key features of the therapeutic encounter with a feminist lens: the power of the therapist assessment and diagnosis the nature of change the ethics of practice and differences in race, class, and sexual identity. She constructs a vision of therapy that helps the client develop a sense of entitlement to satisfying and equal relationships outside the therapist's office. This powerful vision of feminist therapy is grounded throughout with case examples that illustrate how a dialogue between therapist and client can be healing, subversive, and transformative all at once.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780465083213 |
| ISBN10 | 0465083218 |
| Number Of Pages | 268 |
| Item Weight | 1000 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Basic Books |
| Format | paperback |
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Laura S. Brown, Ph.D., is Clinical Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington and is in full-time private practice in Seattle. She is co-editor, with Maria P. P. Root of Diversity and Complexity in Feminist Therapy and, with Mary Ballou, of Personality and Psychopathology.