Davies, James
The Importance of Suffering
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415667807
- author:
- Davies, James
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor ; Francis
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 208
- Genre:
- Psychology ; Psychiatry, Psychotherapy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Importance of Suffering offers a new perspective on emotional discontent, exploring its value and meaning in our lives. James Davies argues that suffering is not a mental health problem to be solved, but rather an opportunity for growth and transformation.
By understanding the relational nature of emotional suffering, we can uncover its productive value and engage with it in a more holistic way. This approach challenges conventional thinking and suggests that managing suffering can facilitate individual and social change in powerful ways.
This book will appeal to professionals and academics working in fields such as counselling, psychotherapy, and clinical psychology, offering new insights into the nature of emotional suffering and its potential for positive transformation.