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Knowing Feeling presents Donald L. Nathanson’s comprehensive theory of affect and its application to psychotherapeutic practice. The book bridges the gap between neurobiology and clinical psychology, offering practitioners a deeper understanding of how emotions drive human behavior and shape our internal scripts.
Nathanson explores the fundamental affects—joy, interest, surprise, anger, fear, shame, and distress—and how they become organized into predictable patterns of response. He introduces the concept of ‘scripts’ as the psychological templates that guide our reactions and relationships, providing therapists with practical tools for recognizing and modifying maladaptive emotional patterns.
This Norton Professional edition combines theoretical rigor with clinical applicability, making it essential reading for psychotherapists, counselors, and mental health professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of affect regulation and emotional intelligence in therapeutic settings.
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