{"product_id":"being-and-becoming-psychodynamics-buddhism-and-the-origins-of-selfhood-paperback","title":"Being and Becoming: Psychodynamics, Buddhism, and the Origins of Selfhood - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFranklyn Sills\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMaura Sills\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeing and Becoming \u003c\/i\u003eis a wide-ranging analysis of the nature of being and selfhood. The book presents an original, integrated paradigm with the aim of creating a comprehensive overview of the human condition--and finding ways to alleviate suffering. In essence, the book explores the question, \"What does it mean to be?\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeing and Becoming \u003c\/i\u003ebegins with fresh interpretations of the work of Martin Heidegger and Buddhist, Taoist, and Christian writings as they relate to this question. Most of \u003ci\u003eBeing and Becoming, \u003c\/i\u003ehowever, is about the nature of self and selfhood as a process of \"I-am-this,\" \"my becoming\" rather than \"my being.\" Author Franklyn Sills interweaves concepts from object relations theories, psychodynamics, pre- and perinatal psychology, and Buddhist self-psychology, along with his own rich experience as a Buddhist monk, somatic therapist, and psychotherapist, into his inquiry. The works of Fairbairn and Winnicott are discussed in depth, as are Winnicott and Stern's insights into the nature of the early holding environment, the infant-mother relational field, and early perceptual dynamics. A thoughtful guide for psychologists, therapists, counselors, and other health professionals, the book is also ideal for Buddhists and anyone looking for alternative therapy models.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFranklyn Sills is the co-director of the Karuna Institute, and has pioneered trainings in Craniosacral Biodynamics and Core Process Psychotherapy. Engaged in an ambitious project to integrate Buddhist self-psychology with Western object relations and developmental theories, he lives in Devon, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 328\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.96 x 9 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 23, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47622622150877,"sku":"9781556437625","price":27.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/NTxV1M_XMa9781556437625.webp?v=1773683561","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/being-and-becoming-psychodynamics-buddhism-and-the-origins-of-selfhood-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}