Narrative Fiction and Depth Psychology| A Path Toward Growth and Discovery

Narrative Fiction and Depth Psychology| A Path Toward Growth and Discovery

<p> The cultural movement toward abbreviation and multitasking detracts from the desire and also, potentially, the ability to begin engaging in deep reading. This is problematic, considering that the deep reading of narrative fiction has many potential benefits. Through the use of both heurist...

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Main Author: Dudley, Patricia D.
Language:EN
Published: Pacifica Graduate Institute 2016
Subjects:
Literature|Counseling Psychology|Psychology
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spelling ndltd-PROQUEST-oai-pqdtoai.proquest.com-100762202016-04-14T04:11:38Z Narrative Fiction and Depth Psychology| A Path Toward Growth and Discovery Dudley, Patricia D. Literature|Counseling Psychology|Psychology <p> The cultural movement toward abbreviation and multitasking detracts from the desire and also, potentially, the ability to begin engaging in deep reading. This is problematic, considering that the deep reading of narrative fiction has many potential benefits. Through the use of both heuristic and hermeneutic methodology, this thesis takes a look at the psychological and scientific literature that explores the relationship between reading narrative fiction and an increase in both empathy and theory of mind skills; how the art of reading narrative fiction can be viewed from a depth psychological perspective; and the author&rsquo;s personal experience with reading narrative fiction. This information is then utilized to explore how these components can be applied within the psychotherapy process through the use of bibliotherapy, as well as how it can be a valuable tool for one&rsquo;s own personal growth and exploration outside of a therapy setting.</p> Pacifica Graduate Institute 2016-04-09 00:00:00.0 thesis http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10076220 EN
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Narrative Fiction and Depth Psychology| A Path Toward Growth and Discovery
description <p> The cultural movement toward abbreviation and multitasking detracts from the desire and also, potentially, the ability to begin engaging in deep reading. This is problematic, considering that the deep reading of narrative fiction has many potential benefits. Through the use of both heuristic and hermeneutic methodology, this thesis takes a look at the psychological and scientific literature that explores the relationship between reading narrative fiction and an increase in both empathy and theory of mind skills; how the art of reading narrative fiction can be viewed from a depth psychological perspective; and the author&rsquo;s personal experience with reading narrative fiction. This information is then utilized to explore how these components can be applied within the psychotherapy process through the use of bibliotherapy, as well as how it can be a valuable tool for one&rsquo;s own personal growth and exploration outside of a therapy setting.</p>
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