Logic-Based Therapy & Consultation (LBTC) is a popular modality of philosophical counseling developed by philosopher Elliot D. Cohen and the first one to have undergone a randomized, controlled efficacy study. Logic-Based Therapy and Consultation: Theory and Applications brings together leading LBTC researchers, trainers, and practitioners to provide the latest account of its theory and apply it to diverse populations including persons with mental health issues, children, athletes, persons with drug and alcohol addictions, persons in a detention center, human services workers, and adolescents. Edited by Elliot D. Cohen, S Zinaich Jr., Himani Chaukar, and Florin Lobont, this collection shows how religious and philosophical traditions from East to West can be used with LBTC to inspire meaningful life change, tackle social issues such as civic conflict, and even attain romantic love. Spanning forty years of research and development, this book should interest instructors of philosophy, religion, psychotherapy, and related areas; social workers and human services/mental health providers; philosophical counselors and consultants; and anyone interested in learning about this versatile approach to coping constructively with problems of living.
Elliot D. Cohen is the creator of Logic-Based Therapy and Consultation, co-founder of the National Philosophical Counseling Association, and professor of clinical ethics at the Florida State University College of Medicine. S Zinaich Jr. is associate professor of philosophy in the Department of History, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Purdue University Northwest. Himani Chaukar is associate professor and head of the department of Philosophy at Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Mumbai. Florin Lobont is professor of philosophy at the West University of Timisoara.
Introduction Logic-Based Therapy & Consultation: History, Practice, and Future I. Theory of Logic-Based Therapy & Consultation 1. Some Metaphysical & Epistemological Assumptions of LBTC Elliot D. Cohen 2. The Phenomenology of LBTC Andrei Simionescu-Panait 3. The Neurology, Logic, and Phenomenology of "Top-Down" Emotions: Some Implications for LBTC Elliot D. Cohen 4. LBTC and the Problem of Excuses S. Zinaich, Jr. II. Applications of Logic-Based Therapy & Consultation LBTC with Diverse Populations 5. LBTC for Diverse Populations: Creating a Repository of Behavioral Plans Himani Chaukar & Sanaya Kashalkar 6. LBT Intervention and It's Prospective Virtue Oriented Goals Effects in Mental Disorders Ionut Mladin 7. Reading Children's Literature Through the Framework of LBTC Aaditya Jadhav 8. Using LBTC in Philosophy for Children with Attachment Issues Florin Lobont & Ionut Mladin 9. Bibliotherapy for Athletes with Performance Anxiety: An Interpretation of "The Peaceful Warrior" from the Perspective of Ch'an Philosophy Ho-Ling Hsu 10. LBTC and Addictions Guy Du Plessis 11. Coping with Loss of Freedom and Autonomy in a Detention Center S. Zinaich, Jr. 12. Use of Logic-Based Group Therapy in Overcoming Compassion Fatigue in Human Service Workers Elliot D. Cohen 13. Overcoming Identity Crises through LBTC Laurentiu Staicu LBTC & Religion 14. LBTC & Religious Texts Vikas Beniwal 15. The Doctrine of Karma - An Uplifting Philosophy for LBTC Radhika Jadhav 16. The Spirituality of LBTC Elliot D. Cohen LBTC & Social Issues 17. The Holocaust, Reenactment of Emotion, and LBTC Florin Lobont 18. LBTC and Romantic Love Elliot D. Cohen 19. Logic-Based Therapy and Civil Discourse in Fractious Times Laura Newhart
This wonderful collection of essays clearly and decisively answers the cynical question: What's the use of philosophy? Written by an all-star cast of some of the most internationally prominent theorists and practitioners of LBT&C, the guiding virtue of this volume is its concern with helping millions of people who seek to improve their mental health. Highly recommended! -- James Stacey Taylor, The College of New Jersey Logic-Based Therapy and Consultation: Theory and Applications edited by Elliot D. Cohen, founder of Logic-Based Therapy and Consultation (LBTC), S Zinaich Jr., Himani Chaukar, and Florin Lobont is a groundbreaking anthology that illuminates the transformative power of logic-based approaches in therapy. Its pages offer not only a rich tapestry of theoretical foundations and practical techniques but also a roadmap for profound personal transformation. Representing a convergence of cutting-edge insights from diverse cultural backgrounds, this anthology offers a comprehensive exploration of LBTC. It also provides a rare opportunity for LBTC clients to confront their difficulties head-on, armed with a methodology that seamlessly integrates Western and Eastern philosophical theories. The insights found in this anthology are not confined to the therapist's office; rather, they extend into realms as varied as religion and social issues, reflecting the holistic nature of LBTC's applications. For practitioners and the wider public alike, Logic-Based Therapy and Consultation: Theory and Applications serves as an indispensable resource. -- Angelo Manassero, Philosophical Consultant, The National Philosophical Counseling Association
