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Describes the new practice of philosophical counseling, which is now emerging as an alternative to psychotherapy.

Table of Contents

Preface Theoretical Views Philosophy as an Alternative Practice Classic Instances of Philosophy as Practice Philosophical Care Philosophical Narratives of Lives Philosophy Practice Portrayed Daniel Simone Yoni David Yaela Sarah William Natalie Postscript Bibliography Index

About the Author

SHLOMIT C. SCHUSTER is a practicing philosophical counselor./e As the founder of Center Sophon, which promotes the practice of philosophy in all areas of living, she offers private and group sessions in philosophical counseling and instructs philosophers who want to begin their own counseling practice. She has also published several scholarly articles on philosophical counseling.

Reviews

?I found the case histories at the end of the book to be especially interesting, as they demonstrate ways in which philosophical issues can be woven into the daliy worries we all face....It will be of interest to therapists with a philosophical bent.?-American Journal of Psychotherapy
?Schuster's book can serve as a helpful introduction both to potential clients and also those who might want to try becoming philosophical counselors themselves?-Metapsychology: Mental Health Net
?The challenging and questioning nature of the material makes it a very useful book, not only for existential psychotherapists but for all of us.?-The Journal of the Society for Existential Analysis
"Schuster's book can serve as a helpful introduction both to potential clients and also those who might want to try becoming philosophical counselors themselves"-Metapsychology: Mental Health Net
"The challenging and questioning nature of the material makes it a very useful book, not only for existential psychotherapists but for all of us."-The Journal of the Society for Existential Analysis
"I found the case histories at the end of the book to be especially interesting, as they demonstrate ways in which philosophical issues can be woven into the daliy worries we all face....It will be of interest to therapists with a philosophical bent."-American Journal of Psychotherapy