This book provides an accessible comprehensive exploration of phenomenological theory and research methods and is geared specifically to the needs of therapists and other health care professionals. * An accessible exploration of an increasingly popular qualitative research methodology* Explains phenomenological concepts and how they are applied to different stages of the research process and to topics relevant to therapy practice* Provides practical examples throughout
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Phenomenology has become increasingly popular with therapists seeking to build on the humanistic values that often underpin their work. Phenomenology for Therapists provides an accessible exploration of phenomenology in practice and is geared to the needs of therapists.
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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 phenomenology. 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.
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ISBN
9781119975984
Publisert
2011-08-16
Utgiver
Vendor
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Vekt
666 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Dybde
15 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Annet format
Antall sider
304

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Biographical note

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).