| Eric Berne Contributor(s): Stewart, Ian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0803984677 ISBN-13: 9780803984677 Publisher: Sage Publications UK OUR PRICE: $66.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1992 Annotation: Written in a clear and accessible style, Ian Stewart shows how Eric Berne made a distinct contribution to psychodynamic theory. He offers valuable insight into Berne's life, his relationships with others, and the intellectual climate in which he worked. Stewart clearly demonstrates how Berne influenced the theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy in the twentieth century. He also reviews Berne's beliefs on treatment planning, therapeutic relationships, and the meaning of "cure" in psychotherapy. Professionals and students in psychiatry, psychology, counseling, and human services will value this impressive overview of Berne's theory and practice. Praise for the series: "Stewart has made a significant and unique contribution to the literature of transactional analysis. The book deserves reading by all transactional analysts-and especially by transactional analysts who have a serious interest in their theoretical roots." --Transactional Analysis Journal "In this relatively short book, Ian Stewart has done an outstanding job of summarizing Eric Berne's life, his philosophy, and his significant contributions to the fields of personality theory and psychotherapy. . . .Stewart has made a significant and unique contribution to the literature of transactional analysis. This book deserves to be read by all transactional analysts, and especially by those who have a serious interest in their theoretical roots." --Transactional Analysis Journal "These books have a clear and straightforward format consisting of a life history, theoretical and practical contributions, criticisms and rebuttals and overall influences, thereby giving a good overview. Perhaps one of the most valuable andinteresting aspects of this series is that it clarifies the work of these legendary figures, and sets the record straight on many aspects that have become clouded in myth. This is an exciting new series, both concise and accessible which succeeds in conveying the essence of these important innovators." --Changes News "These books would be useful for anyone interested in checking their understanding (and possible misunderstanding) about T.A. and P.C.A. and who wants an overview of 'the state of the art' in the early 1990's. . . .These are important studies for practicing counsellors and psychotherapists and for scholars and others interested in the field of counselling. They also offer rewarding reading about two powerful men and complex human beings." --Counselling |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychotherapy - General |
| Dewey: 616.891 |
| LCCN: 91-051204 |
| Series: Key Figures in Counselling and Psychotherapy |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 5.52" W x 8.48" (0.51 lbs) 175 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ian Stewart has done an outstanding job of presenting a comprehensive overview of Eric Berne, his life, his philosophy and his significant contributions to the fields of personality and psychotherapy... Stewart has made a significant and unique contribution to the literature of transactional analysis. This book deserves reading by all transactional analysts′ - Transactional Analysis Journal Eric Berne is probably still best known as the author of the bestselling Games People Play, yet his professional writings on transactional analysis fill several books and his practice of psychotherapy was distilled from more than thirty years′ experience of work with clients. Ian Stewart draws Berne |
Contributor Bio(s): Stewart, Ian: - Ian Stewart was born in Glasgow in 1940. He received his secondary education at Glasgow Academy and went on to study at Pembroke College, Oxford. Graduating in 1961, he worked for five years in the scientific Civil Service in Edinburgh. In 1966 he emigrated to England to take up a Research Fellowship at Nottingham University. On conclusion of his research contract he stayed on at Nottingham as a lecturer, gaining his PhD degree in 1970. Ian's first contact with psychotherapy was as a client. While continuing his own personal therapy, he developed a growing interest in the theory and method of psychotherapy generally and transactional analysis in particular. He entered formal TA training in 1979, and gained accreditation as a TA practitioner in 1984. For several years Ian followed two parallel careers, as lecturer and as psychotherapist. In the end, psychotherapy won the day: in 1989 Ian resigned his university lectureship to pursue a full-time career as a TA psychotherapist, writer and trainer. Ian is the author, with co-author Vann Joines, of the basic text on transactional analysis, TA Today. First published in 1987, the book has been translated into fifteen languages and is widely regarded as the world-standard introduction to its subject. Its second edition appeared in 2012. Ian is Co-Director of The Berne Institute, a TA training centre which celebrates its twentieth anniversary in 2013. Ian lives in a small village in the backwoods of Leicestershire, together with his wife and three cats. His leisure interests include Morris dancing, cycling, fitness activities generally, and the appreciation of real ale. |