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9780335227877: Personality Development

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This book draws out the essence of a range of personality theories in a clear and accessible way, moving from the seminal works of Freud and other prominent analytical theorists, to the stage theories of Erikson and Levinson and the development of personality as it is viewed in existential and person-centred theory. The text:

· Highlights the salient points of different personality theories
· Critiques the theories
· Examines important aspects of personality development neglected by previous books on this topic such as spirituality and the development of racial identity and gender.

The book reflects strongly on the context from which the theories sprang and seeks to trace how this context has influenced the theorists and their disciples. It also highlights the similarities between the concepts and structure of many of the theories. The authors, both themselves experienced counsellors and trainers, try to evaluate which elements of the theories can be useful to the work of the therapist in the twenty first century. The book is illustrated by examples from their case work.

Personality Development is a valuable new resource for practitioners, lecturers and trainers as well as students of counselling, psychotherapy and psychology.

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About the Author

Val Simanowitz is an experienced counselling practitioner, supervisor and trainer. She currently works independently part time counsellor at a young asylum seekers project in Worthing and as a supervisor at a drop-in centre for young people in Eastbourne. Formerly, she was Director of the Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling (BACP Accredited) at Lewisham College.



Peter Pearce is an experienced therapist, trainer and supervisor who has worked within the NHS since 1988 and is currently Primary Tutor on the Degree in Counselling (B.A.C.P. accredited) at the Metanoia Institute, London. He also has experience as a family support worker, an outreach worker supporting people returning home from long-stay hospitals and as a residential worker with adults with learning disabilities.

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  • PublisherOpen University Press
  • Publication date2003
  • ISBN 10 0335227872
  • ISBN 13 9780335227877
  • BindingPaperback
  • LanguageEnglish

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