Psychological Investigations

<p>Psychological Investigations lets readers listen in on one of the most exciting developments in psychology today as it is unfolding. With the current trend in therapy reflecting a movement away from traditional psychology and towards more postmodern psychologies social therapy a psychotherapeutic approach developed by Fred Newman emerges as a qualitatively new way of doing therapy. Social therapy blends philosophy the arts and political concerns into a group approach that focuses on improved social functioning.<br> Psychological Investigations provides insight into the revolutionary development of social therapy--an improvisational investigatory development-focused method of treatment. Featuring dialogues drawn from transcripts of teaching and supervisory sessions between Newman and therapists the book presents a comprehensive guide to the core philosophical and political issues of social therapy and the social therapeutic group process. Instead of introspection and insight--traditional means to self-realization--Newman and social therapy encourages activity involvement and commitment to causes larger than the individual ego.</p>