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Handbook of dialogical self theory is a comprehensive consolidation of recent advances in the theory and practice of dialogical self theory dst the collection of 27 chapters provides a comprehensive explication of dst as a bridging theory the handbook provides an excellent resource upon which further innovative theoretical research . This handbook gives an extensive overview of contributions from scientists and practitioners from different disciplines nations and cultures who apply dialogical self theory to self and identity problems in education and psychotherapy multicultural identities child rearing practices adult development consumer behaviour the use of internet . Dialogical self theory spreads its wings in this finely honed handbook as its potential for integration and catalytic creativity stimulates dialogue across a broad spectrum of therapeutic orientations as food for thought this is a rich banquet indeed as its contributors open conceptual doors and explore the implications for therapeutic . The system encompasses a multiplicity of dynamic self positionings dsp whose dynamic and developmental quality renders the construct more suitable as an alternative to the concept of i positions. Book description in the handbook of dialogical self theory and psychotherapy bridging psychotherapeutic and cultural traditions the editors bring together a wide variety of therapeutic approaches in order to demonstrate how dialogical self theory functions as a bridging framework crossing boundaries between countries and cultures