Sigmund Freud (Key Figures in Counselling and Psychotherapy series) Book

Sigmund Freud was the founding father of psychoanalysis, one of the most important figures in the development of psychology and a major influence not only on counselling and psychotherapy but on twentieth-century thought and popular culture.In refreshing contrast to most other titles on Freud, this book is distinctive in the clear, accessible nature of its introduction to Freud's life and ideas and in its concentration on the relevance of Freud's theories and practice for the contemporary approaches to counselling and psychotherapy.Michael Jacobs' overview is based firmly on Freud's own writings and in his outline of this major figure Jacobs goes beyond a recapitulation of the existing literature to offer fresh insights. He has uncovered some surprises, about both Freud the man and his theories, and he presents and responds both systematically and concisely to the criticisms that Freud's work attracted.Aimed particularly at counsellors and psychotherapists, both trainee and professional, this book will also be of use to those with a general interest in Freud.Read More