Emotions In The Practice Of Psychotherapy: Clinical Implications Of Affect Theories

Author: Robert Plutchik

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Description

The circumplex model of emotions is a valuable paradigm for understanding personality, psychopathology and interpersonal relations. In this volume, the author extends his model to inform the practice of psychotherapy across all theoretical orientations and therapeutic modalities.

Table of contents

Emotions in Our Lives; Symptoms and Emotions; Theories of Emotion; A Psychoevolutionary Theory of Emotion; Emotions and Personality Disorders; Emotions, Deception, Ego Defences and Coping Styles; Therapist Tactics for Uncovering Emotions; Psychotherapy and Existential Issues; Therapeutic Communication. Appendix: Measurement Implications of Affect Theory.