Self-relations in the Psychotherapy Process

Download or read book Self-relations in the Psychotherapy Process written by J. Christopher Muran and published by Amer Psychological Assn. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concept of self for many psychotherapists has alluring appeal that conceals a haunting paradox. Self-Relations in the Psychotherapy Process examines the root of this paradox: How can therapy that is predicated on the notion of the self as firmly bound and highly individuated succeed when this concept is being challenged by the postmodern view of the self as much more fluid and complex? If we accept that the self is an ever-changing social and historical construction, how do we alter our approach to understanding disorder and change?