The Seeds of Change by Somerfield, Lynn;

Rövid leírás:

The Seeds of Change: How Therapists Cultivate Personal Growth lifts the veil on the therapeutic process, demystifying approaches, highlighting the importance of tailoring therapy to the individual, and revealing how it can enhance well-being.

Hosszú leírás:

Because psychotherapy is confidential, its inner workings often remain a mystery to those considering it. The Seeds of Change: How Therapists Cultivate Personal Growth lifts the veil on the therapeutic process, demystifying approaches, highlighting the importance of tailoring therapy to the individual, and revealing how it can enhance well-being.

Drawing on the author’s extensive experience as a psychotherapist, and enriched with case studies and practical exercises, the chapters explore key themes through the lens of the therapeutic journey:

• Alchemy as a metaphor for psychotherapy, illustrating how ancient processes reflect personal growth within therapy.


• The four elements as a dynamic model of change for those engaging in inner work.


• The importance of boundaries and balance—helping readers honour their own needs while fostering healthy relationships.


• Interpreting emotional and physical symptoms as meaningful messages.


• Uncovering the hidden attitudes that influence how we live, work, and relate.


• Exploring dreams as a powerful tool to understand the unconscious.

Whether you're a mental health professional, a student of psychotherapy or counselling, a life coach, wellness practitioner, or someone committed to personal growth, this book offers the insight, tools, and inspiration to support your path.

To find out more about Lynn’s psychotherapy practice and workshops, access her website at: https://www.lynnsomerfield.com.

'In this delightful and thorough overview of psychotherapy, Lynn Somerfield has drawn together many of its theoretical tributaries into this exploration of a very human path to wholeness. She reveals the mythic, poetic, soulful nature of this journey, discovered through her many years of accompanying others on a path she still travels.' - Richard Stewart, Psychotherapist

'Lynn Somerfield has written a comprehensive guide to psychotherapy which will assist both clients and therapists alike.  Her writing style oozes with wisdom, clarity, knowledge, and that often elusive quality in such texts - humour.  Her turn of phrase often moved me to laughter and to tears.  I read and learnt anew.' - Maggie Kafton, Psychotherapist

'Lynn has finally put her talent to written form, and the seismic impact of its originality will reverberate for both the layman and the therapist, for many years to come.' - Danielle Slater, Psychotherapist 

'This is an excellent introduction for people seeking psychotherapy but don’t know where to start. It is a very good overview for students seeking to understand the confusing array of different approaches to client work. Most importantly, it places the spiritual perspective at the heart of the process of healing, regardless of the therapeutic modality.' - Dr. Nigel Hamilton, Founder and Director of the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education, London

Tartalomjegyzék:

Making the Most of This Book   

Introduction                 

Chapter 1      How Therapy Begins

Chapter 2      A Brief History of Psychotherapy

Chapter 3      Jargon Buster: Telling It Like It Is                             

Chapter 4      Physician, Heal Thyself                                 

Chapter 5      Alchemy: A Journey of Transformation

Chapter 6      The Chakras and the Subtle Body           

Chapter 7      Boundaries or Barriers                                   

Chapter 8      It’s Elementary: What's Your Type?    

Chapter 9      My Granny’s Elbow: The Symptom Speaks

Chapter 10 You May Say I’m A Dreamer: Working with Your Dreams

Chapter 11   A Tale of Two Faces: Persona and Self                            

Chapter 12   Carry My Gold: Retrieving Projections                

Chapter 13   When OK Is Not OK: What’s Your Position?                 

Chapter 14  All the World’s a Stage:  Life Scripts and How to Change Them                                                          

Chapter 15 The Only Game in Town:  The Drama Triangle  

Chapter 16   The Call of the Soul