Phenomenology for Therapists: Researching the Lived World

Phenomenology has become increasingly popular with therapists seeking to build on the humanistic values that often underpin their work. This book provides an accessible exploration of phenomenology in practice and is geared explicitly to the needs of therapists. It is a practical guide that offers an overview of the theory and guidance on how to do research. Philosophical phenomenological concepts and methods are explained with an emphasis on how they can be applied at different stages of the research process and to topics relevant to therapy practice.
 
With practical examples throughout, the book allows therapists and allied health professionals to carry out meaningful research, enabling them to find answers to questions raised in their practice.

Spis treści:
About the author.
Preface.
Part I The Phenomenological Project: concepts, theory and philosophy.
Introduction to Part I.
1 Phenomenology: a bridge across the practice–research divide?
2 The Phenomenological Project.
3 The Body in Lived Experience.
4 Philosophical Foundations.
5 The Phenomenological Attitude.
Part II Phenomenological Research Approaches.
Introduction to Part II.
6 Descriptive, empirical phen omenology.
7 Hermeneutic Approaches.
8 Lifeworld Approaches.
9 Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.
10 First Person Phenomenology.
11 Reflexive, relational Approaches.
Part III Phenomenological method in practice.
Introduction to Part III.
12 Planning the research.
13 Gathering Data.
14 Relational ethics.
15 Engaging Analysis.
16 Producing the research.
17 Evaluating research.
References.
Appendix.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
Linda Finlay is a freelance Consultant offering training and mentorship on how to apply qualitative research in health care. In addition to her psychotherapy practice, she also teaches psychology and writes with the Open University.  Her books include Groupwork in Occupational Therapy (1993), The Practice of Psychosocial Occupational Therapy (3rd edition, 2004), Qualitative Research for Health Professionals: Challenging Choices (ed. with C. Ballinger, Wiley Publishers, 2006), and Relational–Centred Research for Psychotherapists (with K. Evans, Wiley–Blackwell, 2009).

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Phenomenology has become increasingly popular with therapists seeking to build on the h umanistic values that often underpin their work. This book provides an accessible exploration of phenomenology in practice and is geared explicitly to the needs of therapists. It is a practical guide that offers an overview of the theory and guidance on how to do research. Philosophical phenomenological concepts and methods are explained with an emphasis on how they can be applied at different stages of the research process and to topics relevant to therapy practice.
 
With practical examples throughout, the book allows therapists and allied health professionals to carry out meaningful research, enabling them to find answers to questions raised in their practice.