Animals as the Third in Relational Psychotherapy: Exploring Theory, Frame and Practice - Paperback

by Jo Silbert (Editor), Jo Frasca (Editor)

This book elegantly and skilfully weaves together relevant literature, clinical reflections, compelling case material and contemporary psychoanalytic theory to demonstrate how the presence of an animal in the treatment arena can eventually bring about relational, interpersonal and intrapsychic change.　

Author Biography

Jo Silbert has worked in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Australia as a social worker, counsellor, psychotherapist and trainer in the educational, public, private and NGO sectors. She is interested in interpersonal neurobiology, mindfulness and in issues of social justice. Jo is currently involved in editing and writing.

Jo Frasca is a psychotherapist in private practice in Sydney, Australia, working with adults, adolescents and couples. She works within the psychoanalytic relational frame and is interested in public education on the differing professional services offered for emotional and mental health. This is Jo's second book and she is currently working on a third.