Full Description
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.
Contents
Introduction
Making the Most of This Book
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 Type Are You?
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
Appendices:
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