Deepening Intimacy in Psychotherapy
Author | : Florence Rosiello |
Publisher | : Jason Aronson, Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 261 |
Release | : 2000-09-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781461628118 |
ISBN-13 | : 1461628113 |
Rating | : 4/5 (113 Downloads) |
Download or read book Deepening Intimacy in Psychotherapy written by Florence Rosiello and published by Jason Aronson, Incorporated. This book was released on 2000-09-01 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this provocative volume, Dr. Florence W. Rosiello addresses erotic dynamics in the treatment relationship within the context of a two-person therapy, emphasizing the necessity of mutuality and emotional reciprocity between patient and therapist. With rich clinical illustrations, she demonstrates how the intimacy created by working within the sexual dimension of the therapeutic relationship may present opportunities for insight and growth that could easily be missed if one seeks to avoid these highly charged issues. Focusing on those patients who are predisposed to relating to others in a sexualized manner, Dr. Rosiello has discovered that mutual exploration of both the therapist's and the patient's subjective experience offers a valuable and effective means of enhancing the treatment.