Title
Beyond Death Anxiety: Achieving Lifeaffirming Death Awareness
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This Book Fruitfully Serves Those Looking To Apply Ernest Becker'S Ideas Psychotherapeutically, In Individual Counseling Or In Group Therapy. A Capstone To Robert Firestone'S 50 Years Of Work In Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis And Psychiatry And To The Numerous Books Written By These Authors, Firestone And Catlett Show How To Apply The Themes And Implications Of The Ideas Of Ernest Becker In Everyday Life. Their Basic Premise Is That Accepting Death Is Part Of Developing An Affirming And Meaningful Experience Of Life. Contributing To The Credibility Of Their Presentation Is The Wealth Of Clinical Evidence And Personal Experience Firestone And Catlett Incorporate.The Ernest Becker Foundation[F]Ascinating And An Enjoyable Read....Steeped In Well Researched And Relevant Psychological And Sociological Perspectives Applicable To All Social Studies Areas...Carol Lloyduniversity Of Chichesterfirestone And Catlett'S Work Is A Marvelous Achievement....This Volume Is Both Innovative And Intrepid. Firestone And Catlett Challenge Prevailing Psychoanalytic Views On Death And They Demolish Many Of The Accepted Canons Of Thanatology And Existential Psychology. ...This Is Required Reading For Anyone Who Purports To Talk About Death. Jerry Piven, Phdauthor Of Death And Delusion: A Freudian Analysis Of Mortal Terror[A] Towering Synthesis Of Personal And Clinical Wisdom About Death....With A Superb Overview Of The Psychology Of Death And Death Anxiety....Dr. Firestone Draws On The Best Of The Existentialhumanistic As Well As The Psychoanalytic Thinkers To Address A Flourishing Path Toward Selfrealization.Kirk J. Schneider, Phdauthor, Existentialintegrative Psychotherapy And Awakening To Awe(From The Foreword)Firestone And Catlett'S Groundbreaking Volume Assists Mental Health Practitioners In Helping Their Clients Learn To Accept And Face Their Mortality. They Describe The Many Defenses Of Death Anxiety That Keep Individuals From Achieving Personal Fulfillment, And Also Suggest Methods To Cope Directly With Fears Of Death; An Approach That, Ironically, Can Lead To More Satisfaction, More Freedom, And A Greater Appreciation For The Gift Of Life.This Book Examines The Many Destructive Consequences Of Death Anxiety, Including Introversion, Depression, And Withdrawal From Life. Throughout The Book, The Authors Demonstrate The Importance Of Achieving What They Call Lifeaffirming Death Awareness.Key Topics Include: The Dawning Awareness Of Death And Its Impact On The Developing Child Literal And Symbolic Defenses Against Death Anxiety Separation Theory And The Fantasy Bond Challenging The Defenses That Interfere With Living Fully Microsuicide: The Death Of The Spirit Breaking With Limiting Religious Dogma And Cultural Worldviewswith This Book, Mental Health Practitioners And Their Clients Will Be Able To Better Understand Death Awareness, Overcome The Defenses Against Death Anxiety, And Ultimately Lead Richer, More Fulfilling Lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Beyond Death Anxiety'? A: The book explores the importance of accepting mortality to achieve a meaningful and fulfilling life, applying Ernest Becker's ideas to psychotherapy.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Robert W. Firestone and Joy Catlett, who draw from decades of clinical experience in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: Key topics include death anxiety, defenses against mortality, the impact of death awareness on personal fulfillment, and methods to cope with fears surrounding death.
- Q: Is this book suitable for mental health practitioners? A: Yes, it is designed to assist mental health practitioners in helping clients face their mortality and achieve life-affirming awareness.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Beyond Death Anxiety'? A: The book was published on July 20, 2009.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: This book is available in paperback format and contains 408 pages.
- Q: Does the book include personal experiences or clinical evidence? A: Yes, Firestone and Catlett incorporate a wealth of clinical evidence and personal experience to support their theories.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the First Edition of 'Beyond Death Anxiety'.
- Q: In which category is this book listed? A: The book is categorized under Grief & Bereavement.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding death anxiety? A: Yes, it provides insights into understanding death anxiety and offers strategies to overcome the associated defenses.