Philosophical Perspectives in Therapy: Re-Enchanting Practice – A Webinar Series by Dr Steven Segal – Fifth Webinar – Postmodern Playfulness: Philosophical Reflection and Therapy – Tuesday 14th July 2026 – 10 am to 12 pm UK time on ZOOM
Philosophical Perspectives in Therapy – Re-Enchanting Practice
Postmodern Playfulness: Philosophical Reflection and Therapy
Theme:
Embracing uncertainty and the art of serious play.
Focus:
Postmodern reflexivity as a playful mode of engaging with meaning without clinging to certainty.
Content Overview:
Postmodern uncertainty as openness rather than loss.
The therapeutic importance of irony, humour, and play.
Jerry Seinfeld’s comedy as an example of reflective playfulness.
Case illustration:
Moving beyond rigidity through playful reflection.
Learning Outcome:
Participants will learn how a playful attitude can deepen reflexivity and sustain creativity in moments of therapeutic seriousness.
Key concepts:
nihilism, relativism, subjectivism, storytelling, truth, reflexivity and playfulness.
Dr Steven Segal is a psychotherapist and academic consultant. He has a PhD in Philosophy of Education which allows him to bring a depth and breadth of philosophy into his practices. He has published two books, edited two books and has written over 30 peer reviewed articles in a diverse range of disciplines including leadership, education, philosophy, psychotherapy and research. He was an associate professor at Macquarie University where he spent twenty-two years joyfully engaging MBA students in the delights of philosophy and psychotherapy.
A Certificate of Attendance will be emailed to participants.
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