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In The Spirit of Psychotherapy, Holmes considers whether the principles which underpin religion can be applied to the largely secular world of psychotherapy. Having a belief system is generally associated with good physical and mental health. The prime focus of psychotherapy theory and practice is intrapersonal and interpersonal, but these are nested in an often-unexamined supra-personal context, sociological, ecological and spiritual. Structured around a qualitative study based on in-depth interviews with people from a wide range of faith backgrounds, Holmes presents the role belief and spirituality play in everyday lives. From these interviews, the author identifies core themes such as attachment and hope, frameworks of meaning, and rhythm and ritual. Individual chapters are devoted to detailed descriptions of these themes, while drawing parallels and implications for psychotherapy.

Storr’s The Art of Psychotherapy appeared in 1979 and became an instant classic. After Storr’s death, a third edition was rewritten and revised by Jeremy Holmes, and the fourth edition is a further up-to-date iteration.

"Cur Deus Verba unfolds a systematic theology of Scripture from a single key question: What did God seek to accomplish by making the Bible? The answer requires seeing why the Holy Trinity made anything at all, why the Word became flesh, and finally why the Church needs an inspired text. As Christ is more fully 'man' than any mere man, so his Church is more fully 'society' than any merely human society. And as every society has its literary tradition, so the Church needed a canon of literature that would be more fully 'book' than any merely human book. But to grasp what God intended to accomplish, we have to see how he intended to do it. To the extent possible, God wanted human beings to cause not just the text but revelation itself, and paradoxically this exaltation of human agency gave rise to the need for Scripture's spiritual sense. The spiritual sense of Scripture leads in turn to a meaning of the term 'literal' that is unique to the realm of theology, and the connection between the two means that we cannot follow the literal sense without grasping the spiritual as well. Once God has made what he intended in the way he intended, one question remains: How does this inspired text continue to exist? As with any text, the answer is that Scripture exists in physical books, but really and principally in the hearts of the readers. And Scripture's own place in the salvation history it records means that one human heart is preeminent: the text of Sacred Scripture exists exemplarily in the Heart of Jesus Christ."-- Inside cover

Describing the neuroscientific basis for effective psychotherapy, Professor Holmes draws on the Free Energy Principle, which holds that, through 'active inference' - agency and model revision - the brain minimises discrepancies between incoming experience and its pre-existing picture of the world.

The story features a goat that appears to lead a lavish lifestyle, complete with a top hat and a chauffeur, showcasing extraordinary talents like flying a plane and ballet dancing. However, as the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that the goat's fanciness is questionable, leading to humorous revelations about his true nature. The whimsical tone invites readers to explore themes of appearances versus reality, encouraging a closer look at what makes someone truly fancy.

Highlighting a remarkable breadth of interests, this collection showcases Holmes' contributions across four decades. It reflects his diverse intellectual pursuits and significant impact in various fields, demonstrating his enduring legacy and the depth of his work.

Linking literary and psychoanalytic canons, the author draws on clinical experience to explore the interplay between literature and psychology. This examination reveals how psychoanalytic concepts can deepen our understanding of literary works, offering fresh insights into characters and themes. The work emphasizes the significance of psychological perspectives in interpreting literature, making it a valuable resource for both literary scholars and psychoanalysts.

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Suppose there were 12-year-old twins, a boy and girl named John and Abigail Templeton. Let's say John was pragmatic and played the drums, and Abigail was theoretical and solved cryptic crosswords. Now suppose their father was a brilliant, if sometime confused, inventor. And suppose that another set of twins—adults—named Dean D. Dean and Dan D. Dean, kidnapped the Templeton twins and their ridiculous dog in order to get their father to turn over one of his genius (sort of) inventions. Yes, kidnapped. Wouldn't it be fun to read about that? Oh please. It would so. Now in paperback, this is just the first in a series perfect for boys and girls who are smart, clever, and funny (just like the twins), and enjoy reading adventurous stories (who doesn't?!). And now, there's more!

This essential introductory text for aspiring psychotherapists offers a sensitively updated and revised perspective on modern practice. Anthony Storr's legendary work remains a crucial resource, blending foundational theories with contemporary insights to guide new professionals in the field of psychotherapy.