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Staring at the sun : overcoming the terror of death

Author: Irvin D Yalom
Publisher: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, ©2008.
Edition/Format: Book : English : 1st edView all editions and formats
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The father of "existential psychotherapy" demonstrates that the fear of death can prompt an awakening to life and a realization that our connections to others and our influence on those around us are vital to our growth. Yalom also offers instructions for therapists seeking to help their patients overcome death anxiety.
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Material Type: Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: Irvin D Yalom
ISBN: 9780787996680 0787996688
OCLC Number: 155715164
Description: viii, 306 p. ; 22 cm.
Contents: The mortal wound -- Recognizing death anxiety -- The awakening experience -- The power of ideas -- Overcoming death terror through connection -- Death awareness : a memoir -- Addressing death anxiety : advice for therapists.
Responsibility: Irvin D. Yalom.
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The father of "existential psychotherapy" demonstrates that the fear of death can prompt an awakening to life and a realization that our connections to others and our influence on those around us are vital to our growth. Yalom also offers instructions for therapists seeking to help their patients overcome death anxiety.

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