Psyche, Self and Soul is a many faceted exploration of the relationship between psychotherapy and spirituality. Using the term, an everyday transcendence, Gargiulo studies the silent alone space of each individual and relates a psychoanalytic exploration to a spiritual journey. Calling on the thought of philosophers, theologians, scientists, poets and analysts, the text gives a new framework for an appreciation of both psychoanalysis and spirituality--that is, a spirituality grounded in the here and now as well as a psychoanalysis that respects mystery. The clinical cases demonstrate how each patient's tasks must be understood as individualized and, consequently, how the analyst/therapist must creatively adapt clinical technique. D.W. Winnicott's thoughts are applied throughout the text and are given a comprehensive summary in the final chapters. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.