Therapy as a Performance Art
Henry Abramovitch(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 5. January 2026
Book
Hardback
978-1-138-65624-6 (ISBN)
Description
Abramovitch explores the performance aspects of therapy and analysis, going against the tradition of therapeutic discourse in which a narrative is based on specific vignettes chosen to present a theoretical agenda. This view of the therapeutic experience allows random or chance-based occurrences to come to the fore, and challenges the participants to think in new and unexpected ways. Covering aspects of the encounter including nonverbal behaviour, creating a part in the therapeutic drama, setting the stage for therapy and moving the clinic, and including case material throughout, Abramovitch's book enriches our view of the therapeutic experience.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Postgraduate, Professional, and Professional Practice & Development
ISBN-13
978-1-138-65624-6 (9781138656246)
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Therapy as a Performance Art
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Content
Therapy as Performance Art. The Nonspoken. Timing: Getting it right. Temenos Lost. Meeting Off stage: The Unexpected Impact of Extra-analytic encounters or Temenos Regained. Drama of the Sick Analyst: When the Spotlight Turns. The "Casablanca Syndrome": When the Analyst Decides to End. New Metaphors for Therapeutic Interaction: Poker, Bullfighting, Stabilizing a Skyscraper & Correcting a Flight Path. The Performance of Writing. Conclusion.