The Socratic method of psychotherapy /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Overholser, James C. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Columbia University Press, [2019]
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to the socratic method
  • Psychotherapy as therapy of the mind
  • Integrating science and practice
  • and philosophy?
  • Systematic questioning : if you do not know, just ask
  • Inductive reasoning : learning from personal experiences
  • Universal definitions : what do you mean by that?
  • Socratic ignorance : accepting what you do not really know
  • Guided discovery : searching together as a team
  • Self-improvement : helping clients grow and mature
  • A focus on virtue ethics in psychotherapy
  • Wisdom: can you see the big picture?
  • Courage: are you brave enough to be yourself?
  • Moderation: learning to tame your desires
  • Justice: is it possible to be fair to everyone?
  • Piety: do spiritual beliefs have a place in psychotherapy?
  • Psychotherapy from a socratic view
  • Conclusions: where do we go from here?
  • References
  • Index.