Valerie Sinason
Mental Handicap and the Human Condition: An Analytic Approach to Intellectual Disability
- 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
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.