The capacity for humour is one of life's blessings. So why is it so lacking in the theory and even the practice of analysis and therapy? Why Don’t Psychotherapists Laugh? is the first book of its kind about a neglected and even taboo topic: the place of enjoyment and good humour in psychotherapy. Ann Shearer draws on ideas about humour and its functions from antiquity to contemporary stand-up comedy and beyond, to explore how it works in both mind and body.
Key Features
- Traces the development of professional psychotherapy.
- Explores the role of humour in therapeutic relationships.
- Includes real-life stories from therapists and clients.
- Presents a psychological look at the origins and necessity of humour.
- Written in a highly accessible style for a broad audience.
Additional Information
This book offers food for thought about the theory and practice of psychotherapy. It encourages analysts and therapists from different schools to look again at some of the assumptions on which they base their practice and teaching, and provides a resource for further reflection on the therapeutic task. This book will also intrigue anyone who wants to know more about the kinds of people psychotherapists are, what they do and why.
Specifications
- Author: Ann Shearer
- Format: Accessible style suitable for a range of trainings and allegiances.
