Review of: Counseling and Psychotherapy of Work Dysfunctions

• Published in: Psychotherapy (Chicago, Ill.) Ill.), 1994-07, Vol.31 (2), p.376-376
• Main Author: Freudenberger, Herbert J.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Counseling; Employee Attitudes; Human; Mental Disorders; Psychotherapy; Working Conditions
• ISSN: 0033-3204; 1939-1536
• DOI: 10.1037/h0090282

Reviews the book, Counseling and psychotherapy of work dysfunctions by Rodney L. Lowman (see record 1993-98413-000). Dr. Lowman's book on work dysfunctions serves as a seminal product for further understanding a much-neglected component of the lives of the many men and women who seek psychological assistance in working through issues around their employment. The book conveys in a well-written, sometimes humorous, style that "work is a natural part of living, and the issues it raises are important parts of character." The overall impression is that of a well-thought-out and most readable book. There is no doubt in this reviewer's mind that it will become essential reading for psychologists, social workers, family therapists, and graduate students who are becoming increasingly involved in this field of study. What this reviewer found very helpful was the clarity of presentation of the assessment techniques as well as the amply illustrated intervention modules that may be utilized. To this reviewer, there is no doubt that this is one area for psychologists' contributions in the future--the work area. Lowman's book gives us basic material from which to continue to build our profession in a new and exciting direction. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)