Explorations
For those of you considering the benefits of psychotherapy, here are some references and links that can help you explore the wide range of therapeutic philosophies, positive action based on therapeutic principles, the effects of therapy on people, and the ways in which psychotherapy is connected to gender issues, self-knowledge and personal growth.
Bookstores:
- http://www.cavershambooksellers.com
Caversham stocks a very wide range of books on topics broadly related to psychotherapy. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Located on Harbord Street, just west of Spadina Avenue, south of Bloor Street in downtown Toronto. Mail order available.
Schools of Thought
- http://nationalpsychologist.com/articles/art_v9n4_1.htm
An article on the evidence that psychotherapy is at least as effective as prescribed drugs. - http://www.behavior.net/bolforums/showthread.php?t=25
"Classical Adlerian psychology is a values-based, fully-integrated, theory of personality, model of psychopathology, philosophy of living, strategy for preventative education, and technique of psychotherapy. Its mission is to encourage the development of psychologically healthy and cooperative individuals, couples, and families, in order to effectively pursue the ideals of social equality and democratic living . A vigorously optimistic and inspiring approach to psychotherapy, it balances the equally important needs for individual optimal development and social responsibility."
- http://cbpc.org.uk/articles.htm
A description of what is involved in 'body therapy'. - http://www.focusing.org/fot/fot_articles.html
The Focusing Institute of Eugene Gendlin provides much useful information on this methodology. - http://gettingtheloveyouwant.com/free-resources/how-imago-works
Some articles on relationships provided by Imago Relationships International. - http://www.uncommon-knowledge.co.uk/psychotherapy.html#
An interesting general discussion on the antecedents and metaphors surrounding psychotherapy. - http://www.group-psychotherapy.com/
Resource site on this aspect of psychotherapy with an explanation of the group process and a strong bibliography. - http://psychcentral.com/resources/Psychotherapy/Articles
Dr John Grohol’s site provides a number of useful overviews of some of the central themes in the mainstream of psychotherapy. - http://www.sicap.it/~merciai/bion97.htm
The "Wilfred Ruprecht Bion. Past and Future" Project starts off with two quotations. characteristic of Bion.
- http://www.selfpsychology.org/forum.htm
For Self Psychology links and information, visit this site.
- http://www.case.edu/affil/sce/
Of itself it says "The SCE, North America's oldest scholarly organization devoted to theory, is launching its third decade of research, discussion, and publication with special emphasis on interdisciplinary research and on exploring the potential for critical discussion within electronic media."
- http://home.primusonline.com.au/peony/psychoth_articles.htm
Interesting articles on Buddhist oriented psychotherapy.
Gender Studies
- http://vos.ucsb.edu/browse.asp?id=2711
Voice of the Shuttle is the major site for the views of women theorists. A vast array of links from this site make it easy to delve into all areas of gender theory. A 'must- see' site, and a wonderful place for general academic research. - http://www.usask.ca/wgst/index.html
The Department of Womens’ and Gender Studies at the University of Saskatchewan hosts useful links on these topics.
Miscellany
- http://www.truemirror.com
This is a very interesting site combining a technology we have all experienced from infancy, with a powerful twist on perception. When you are there, take five to check out the interesting 'hair part' theory also advanced here. - http://www.performingtheworld.org
Learn more about this fascinating weekend retreat on creativity and psychotherapy, now in its third year. Performing the World 3 recognizes, celebrates and interrogates the growing global performance movement, the thousands of innovative performance projects taking place in urban centers, towns and villages the world over, and the researchers, theoreticians and analyzers of what all this ensemble creativity, improvisatory play and "stage-making" might mean for human development and social change.
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