Includes bibliographical references (pages 150-169) and index.
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- PART I: THE WORLD OF PSYCHOTHERAPY -- The Birth of Psychotherapy -- Schools of Psychotherapy -- Science and Psychotherapy -- Why People Seek Psychotherapy -- PART II: MODERNITY -- Modernity and Psychotherapy -- Narcissism: Individual and Cultural -- Therapy Culture -- PART III: PRACTICE -- Sustaining the Family -- Building Social Networks -- Practicing Psychotherapy in a Social Context -- The Future of Talking Therapy -- References -- Index.
Summary:
"Narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder are subjects of great interest in contemporary society. The modern world, with its strongly individualistic values, encourages people to focus on themselves. Psychotherapy, although used to treat narcissism, is influenced by the same values, and runs the danger of making patients worse rather than better. This book, written from the perspective of empirical research in psychology, psychiatry, and the social sciences, suggests a different approach to psychotherapy, moving away from a focus on the self, and guiding patients to develop better social capital and social networks"-- Provided by publisher.
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