Tales from the Valley of Death
Reflections from Psychotherapy on the Fear of Death
By Ross G Menzies,Rachel E Menzies | Publisher: Australian Academic Press
About the book
Explore and learn from the complex lives of ten individuals who have been crippled by death-related fears and related existential issues as revealed by candid interviews with their psychotherapist. These intimate personal tales reveal fears ranging from sudden death by fire to assassins in the shadows, from anaphylactic shock to a multitude of diseases, from being attacked by dinosaurs lurking in kitchen cupboards to being pushed off cliffs and in front of trains. Discover how the dread of death and fear of impermanence can strike at the heart of the human experience, and the power of effective therapy to improve the lives of others.
Editions of Tales from the Valley of Death
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781925644357
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Explore and learn from the complex lives of ten individuals who have been crippled by death-related fears and related existential issues as revealed by candid interviews with their psychotherapist. These intimate personal tales reveal fears ranging from sudden death by fire to assassins in the shadows, from anaphylactic shock to a multitude of diseases, from being attacked by dinosaurs lurking in kitchen cupboards to being pushed off cliffs and in front of trains. Discover how the dread of death and fear of impermanence can strike at the heart of the human experience, and the power of effective therapy to improve the lives of others.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tales from the Valley of Death about?
Explore and learn from the complex lives of ten individuals who have been crippled by death-related fears and related existential issues as revealed by candid interviews with their psychotherapist. These intimate personal tales reveal fears ranging from sudden death by fire to assassins in the shadows, from anaphylactic shock to a multitude of diseases, from being attacked by dinosaurs lurking in kitchen cupboards to being pushed off cliffs and in front of trains. Discover how the dread of death and fear of impermanence can strike at the heart of the human experience, and the power of effective therapy to improve the lives of others.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Tales from the Valley of Death?
Medicine and Nursing > Medical specialties, branches of medicine > Clinical psychology
Where can I read a sample of Tales from the Valley of Death?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781925644357
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Tales from the Valley of Death?
Ross G Menzies,Rachel E Menzies
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Tales from the Valley of Death is available as paperback(ISBN 9781925644357)