From Soma to Symbol: Psychosomatic Conditions and Transformative Experiences
🧠 Discussion
Libraries
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.png)
.jpeg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
Reviews
No review yet. Be the first to review this book!
Description
"From Soma to Symbol: Psychosomatic Conditions and Transformative Experiences" by David E. Scharff and Jill Savege Scharff explores the relationship between bodily symptoms and psychological experiences through a psychosomatic lens. The authors argue that psychosomatic conditions can serve as crucial indicators of unresolved emotional conflicts and relational issues. The book examines how physical symptoms can often be manifestations of deeper psychological struggles, emphasizing the importance of understanding the symbolic meanings behind these bodily experiences. By bridging the gap between somatic and psychological realms, the authors illustrate how transformation can occur when individuals confront and explore the underlying emotional issues associated with their symptoms. Using clinical case studies, the Scharffs demonstrate the process of transforming somatic expressions into meaningful insights, enabling patients to gain a better understanding of their emotional lives. The authors advocate for a therapeutic approach that recognizes the significance of both the body and mind, promoting healing through a deeper exploration of the connections between physical health and psychological well-being. Overall, the book provides valuable insights for practitioners and individuals seeking to understand the complex interplay between somatic experiences and psychological transformation.
Related Books in philosophy and psychology
Group Therapy for Voice Hearers
by Daniel A. Thomas
People Like (2)
Parenting the Strong-Willed Child
by Rex Forehand and Nicholas
People Like (2)
Cognitive Therapy of Schizophrenia - PDF
by David G. Kingdon and Douglas Turkington
People Like (1)
The Therapist's Workbook: Self-Assessment, Self-Care, and Self-Improvement
by Sophia F. Velez
People Like (5)
Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect
by Jonice Webb
People Like (5)
Coping Skills for Kids Workbook - PDF
by not know
People Like (10)
The Anxiety Cure for Kids: A Guide for Parents - pdf
by Elizabeth McCallum
People Like (17)
Bullying Workbook for Teens - Book
by Raychelle Cassada Lohmann
People Like (5)
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: A Practitioner's Guide
by S. S. (Steve) F. K. W. (Kwok)
People Like (0)
CBT for Schizophrenia: Evidence-Based Interventions and Future Directions
by Paul Chadwick
People Like (2)
The Adolescent Psychotherapy Progress Notes Planner (2014)
by E. Jongsma Jr.
People Like (14)
The CBT Anxiety Solution Workbook
by Matthew McKay, Patrick Fanning, and Michelle Skeen
People Like (30)You May Also Like
Indian Philosophy, Volume 1
by Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
People Like (0)
Criminal Law and Procedure
by Daniel E. Hall
People Like (1)
Christian Philosophy by Étienne Gilson
by Étienne Gilson
People Like (2)
Les Pandectes – Droit Pénal
by de Gaston
People Like (0)You May Also Like
The Antichrist by Friedrich Nietzsche | PDF
by Friedrich Nietzsche
People Like (8)
The Secrets of Exceptional Counselors
by Jeffrey A. Kottler
People Like (35)The Anxiety Cure for Kids: A Guide for Parents - pdf
by Elizabeth McCallum
People Like (17)
The Anti-Anxiety Program, Second Edition - pdf
by David D. Burns
People Like (20)
Therapy Workbook on Anxiety Management - PDF
by Kate Collins-Donnelly
People Like (61)
Helping Children to Cope with Change, Stress and Anxiety - pdf
by Deborah Plummer
People Like (51)
Don't Believe Everything You Feel - PDF
by Thomas G. McGowan
People Like (151)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - PDF
by Michael McCaffrey
People Like (14)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: 7 Ways to Freedom from Anxiety, Depression, and Intrusive Thoughts
by Seth J. Gillihan
People Like (19)The CBT Anxiety Solution Workbook
by Matthew McKay, Patrick Fanning, and Michelle Skeen
People Like (30)
Rewire Your Anxious Brain - PDF
by Melissa McCreery
People Like (12)
Good Inside: A Practical Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be
by Dr. Becky Kennedy
People Like (27)
Workbook for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
by Lindsay C. Gibson
People Like (13)
Emotional Abuse Workbook - pdf
by Amy S. Johnson
People Like (22)
Mothers Who Can't Love: A Healing Guide for Daughters
by Susan
People Like (20)
Wired Child: Reclaiming Childhood in a Digital Age
by Victoria L. Dunckley
People Like (9)
Anything But My Phone, Mom: Raising Emotionally Resilient Daughters
by Jodi Mullen
People Like (10)
Screens and Teens - PDF
by Kathy Koch
People Like (25)
Parenting in the Age of Attention Snatchers -PDF
by Lucy Jo Palladino
People Like (5)
The Digital Diet: The 4-Step Plan to Break Your Tech Addiction
by Daniel Sieberg
People Like (12)
The Tech Diet for Your Child Teen - PDF
by Brad Marshall
People Like (5)
A Language for Psychosis - PDF
by PAUL WILLIAMS PhD
People Like (2)
Drama, Psychotherapy and Psychosis - PDF
by David Read Johnson and Margaret S. B. Treadwell
People Like (6)
The Psychoanalysis of Symptoms - PDF
by Henry Kellerman
People Like (7)
Suffering Insanity: Psychoanalytic Essays on Psychosis
by Thomas S. Szasz
People Like (5)
Psychoanalysis Meets Psychosis - PDF
by not know
People Like (3)
Freud, Psychoanalysis, and Symbolism - PDF
by William E. H. Stilling
People Like (9)
4.48 Psychosis - book PDF
by Sarah Kane
People Like (3)
Madness Explained: Psychosis and Human Nature
by Richard P. Bentall
People Like (14)
The Child in You: The Breakthrough Method for Bringing Out Your Authentic Self
by Stefanie Stahl
People Like (29)
Reconciliation: Healing the Inner Child
by John Lee
People Like (9)
Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type - PDF
by Isabel Briggs
People Like (6)