Valerie Sinason

Mental Handicap and the Human Condition: An Analytic Approach to Intellectual Disability

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ISBN 13:
9781853432026
author:
Valerie Sinason
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Free Association Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
448
Dimensions:
13.21 x 2.03 x 21.59 centimetres
Genre:
Nonfiction, Psychology, Psychotherapy,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£25.36

Description

Valerie Sinason's groundbreaking book explores the complex emotional lives of individuals with severe intellectual disabilities, challenging the notion that they are incapable of experiencing emotional suffering. Through detailed case accounts, Sinason sheds light on the therapeutic process, revealing the intricate inner world of these individuals and the ways in which they navigate the human experience. This revised edition, informed by over 30 years of clinical practice, offers a unique insight into the human condition, examining themes of loss, bereavement, and the complexities of thinking and emotion.

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