Humor in psychoanalysis and coaching supervision

Looks at the history and evolution of humor from the Ancient Greeks to the modern age. Uniquely looks at how humor can be used as a useful tool in psychotherapy and coaching supervision as well as defines what different types of humor are. Includes practical examples and session scripts to show practitioners how to use humor in practice. Explores how Freud used humor in depth as well as including interesting personal correspondence and patients' testimonials. Looks at Freud's contemporaries and their relationship with humor in detail.