Contexts and Connections: An Intersubjective Systems Approach to Couples Therapy

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Summary: Towards a Better Model
Review: As a lay reader in the fields of psychology, I can only say that Shapiro presents a model of behaviour dynamics that is not only a vast improvement over neurochemical models, but is not at all inconsistent with them. The proposals are articulate, concise, and immediately proven through observation's new perspective. Anyone looking at the causes of neurosis, psychosis, or any mental illness should read this.

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Summary: Can't he write in clear English/
Review: By the time you wade through this long winded work you have lost interest in self and systems psychology. He needed a good editor. If you like make believe intellectual works you will love this. JLL

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Summary: Who's on First?
Review: While I found Shaddock's book interesting and well-written what intrigued me more than the book itself was trying to figure out whether David Shaddock is David Shapiro in disguise.... Is this a psychoanalytic slight of hand? An intersubjectivity joke? A post-modern name game? Whatever might be going on here, if you're interested in Kohut' Self-psychology, intersubjectivity theory and how they might be applied in couples therapy this book should do you fine.