Pyschotherapy of Neurotic Character

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Summary: A must read for all therapists!
Review: David Shapiro's work has been well known in the field of psychotherapy. His earlier works, Neurotic Styles and Autonomy and Rigid Character, became instant classics as they appeared. In this third book Shapiro delineates his character analytic approach to therapy in the tradition of Helmut Kaiser. Following the theoretical discourse in the first chapter, he explains his major thesis eloquently: the patient him/herself is the therapeutic material. In so doing, Shapiro provides many examples, probably his own as a gifted therapist, that make this book highly readable. I have assigned this book to my interns who are interested in learning the art of therapy. Shapiro is a true master! I highly recommend this book to the readers of this review.

Rating:
Summary: A must read for all therapists!
Review: David Shapiro's work has been well known in the field of psychotherapy. His earlier works, Neurotic Styles and Autonomy and Rigid Character, became instant classics as they appeared. In this third book Shapiro delineates his character analytic approach to therapy in the tradition of Helmut Kaiser. Following the theoretical discourse in the first chapter, he explains his major thesis eloquently: the patient him/herself is the therapeutic material. In so doing, Shapiro provides many examples, probably his own as a gifted therapist, that make this book highly readable. I have assigned this book to my interns who are interested in learning the art of therapy. Shapiro is a true master! I highly recommend this book to the readers of this review.