Includes bibliographical references (p. [177]-186) and index.

Machine generated contents note: Section 1 Understanding the nature of hope -- 1.Introducing hope -- 2.Theoretical perspectives on hope -- 3.The emergence of hope in the literature of the helping professions -- 4.How different theories of counselling and psychotherapy encourage hope -- 5.Despair and anxiety as loss of hope -- Section 2 The practice of hope -- 6.The therapist's hope -- 7.Hope in therapy: practical strategies -- 8.Hope for those with severe and enduring psychological challenges -- Section 3 The research-informed practitioner -- 9.Research, theory, and practice -- 10.Hope measures and psychotherapy research -- 11.Conclusion.

Keeping theory firmly grounded in real-life practice, coupled with insights and tools for developing practitioner research and reflexivity, this practical book explores the nature of hope and how it can be defined as a central dimension of healing and personal growth. -- Source other than Library of Congress.