Back to One: Practical Guide for Psychotherapists

by Sheldon B. Kopp

Hardcover, 165 pages.

Genres: Psychology

165 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1977

About the author

Sheldon Bernard Kopp (29 March 1929 – 29 March 1999) was a psychotherapist and author, based in Washington, D.C. He was born in New York City, and received his PhD from the New School for Social Research. In addition to his private practice, he served as a Psychotherapy Supervisor for the Pastoral Counselling and Consultation Centres in Washington. He died of cardiac arrhythmia and pneumonia. He is also popular for his quotes. One of them is, "All of the significant battles are waged within the self."

Reviews

[Mary Andres · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book I read in grad school and reread now. Some priceless lessons revisited and ways I have moved my way of being in the room are in stark contrast. I like the focus on the Therapeutic Practice and the authenticity of the author. More importantly, it reminds me of the importance of well-timed interventions and their staying power. Core values I have came from reading texts like these at the right time in my development.

[Marty]

Pub 1977. Stark lessons in listening. What is the “back to one” posture? He uses yoga as metaphor early in the book. “..the raising of consciousness beyond the distinction between the watcher and the watched; awareness free from desire.” “Concentration in the practice of Yoga, psychotherapy, or any other spiritual folk art is a matter of developing the ability to do ONE THING AT A TIME.”
Ah, be here now.

[Giulio]

In italiano nella versione edita Astrolabio Ubaldini
- Ripartire da uno. Guida pratica per gli psicoterapeuti;