Introduction to Psychotherapy has been an essential reference book since its first publication in 1979, and is regularly included in reading lists for trainee psychotherapists, psychiatrists and other professionals. It is often recommended to interested lay people and prospective patients. This new...

Introduction to Psychotherapy has been an essential reference book since its first publication in 1979, and is regularly included in reading lists for trainee psychotherapists, psychiatrists and other professionals. It is often recommended to interested lay people and prospective patients. This new, updated edition takes into account recent changes in psychotherapy theory, practice, and research.

A clear and thorough introduction to techniques and practice issues, as well as basic theoretical frameworks, for beginners. Psychoanalysis is not so much skill-based, as dependent upon the development of the analytic attitude, guided by principles of technique that are used in the clinical...

A clear and thorough introduction to techniques and practice issues, as well as basic theoretical frameworks, for beginners. Psychoanalysis is not so much skill-based, as dependent upon the development of the analytic attitude, guided by principles of technique that are used in the clinical situation. Alessandra Lemma's accessible guide has been based on her long experience of teaching trainee practitioners. It includes discussion of interventions and the possible dynamics associated with the different stages of therapy: assessment, beginnings, middle and end phases of therapy. It exposes the rationale underlying a range of interventions and discusses research evidence where relevant and available. Written by a well known author with plenty of practical experience Introductory and aimed at trainees Uniquely, it combines practical advice with theoretical explanation

The unique relationship between patient and therapist is the main healing factor in psychotherapy. This book explains the Jungian approach to the therapeutic relationship and the treatment process. David Sedgwick outlines a modern Jungian approach to psychotherapy. He introduces, considers and...

The unique relationship between patient and therapist is the main healing factor in psychotherapy. This book explains the Jungian approach to the therapeutic relationship and the treatment process. David Sedgwick outlines a modern Jungian approach to psychotherapy. He introduces, considers and criticizes key aspects of Jungian and other theoretical perspectives, synthesizing approaches and ideas from across the therapeutic spectrum. Written in an accessible style and illustrated with numerous examples, this mediation on therapy and the therapeutic relationship will be invaluable to students and practitioners of both Jungian and non-Jungian therapy.

This is a concise guide for beginning psychotherapists who have mastered basic theory and technique and are preparing to run psychotherapy sessions. Dr. Kantor leads his reader to a direct and open therapy technique that balances theory. He uses a practical no-nonsense approach to identify specific...

This is a concise guide for beginning psychotherapists who have mastered basic theory and technique and are preparing to run psychotherapy sessions. Dr. Kantor leads his reader to a direct and open therapy technique that balances theory. He uses a practical no-nonsense approach to identify specific problems faced by all therapists, and offers effective easily adaptable solutions. Emphasis is placed on what to say as well as what not to say. Geared for beginners, the advanced therapist will also enjoy this opportunity to reflect on ingrained habits.

The nature and the outcome of therapy are always to some extent determined by the way the therapist decides to conduct the initial session. In Setting Out Lesley Murdin and Meg Errington explore the issues surrounding this subject, providing valuable insights into the significance of beginnings in...

The nature and the outcome of therapy are always to some extent determined by the way the therapist decides to conduct the initial session. In Setting Out Lesley Murdin and Meg Errington explore the issues surrounding this subject, providing valuable insights into the significance of beginnings in psychotherapy. The book deals with practical issues for the therapist, such as the responsibility for the unfolding of the therapeutic relationship. It also addresses ethical and technical debates over how much should be said at the initial meeting, and how the beginning can determine the outcome. Subjects covered include: *The birth of a narrative self *Diagnosis: should we even begin? *Expectations: the birth of pattern recognition *Transference: the birth of the problem of reality Illustrated throughout with case vignettes, this exploration of the crucial issue of how to manage beginnings will be prove an invaluable resource for students of counselling and psychotherapy as well as experienced practitioners.

The Great Psychotherapy Debate: Models, Methods, and Findings comprehensively reviews the research on psychotherapy to dispute the commonly held view that the benefits of psychotherapy are derived from the specific ingredients contained in a given treatment (medical model). The author reviews the...

The Great Psychotherapy Debate: Models, Methods, and Findings comprehensively reviews the research on psychotherapy to dispute the commonly held view that the benefits of psychotherapy are derived from the specific ingredients contained in a given treatment (medical model). The author reviews the literature related to the absolute efficacy of psychotherapy, the relative efficacy of various treatments, the specificity of ingredients contained in established therapies, effects due to common factors, such as the working alliance, adherence and allegiance to the therapeutic protocol, and effects that are produced by different therapists. In each case, the evidence convincingly corroborates the contextual model and disconfirms the prevailing medical model.

Psychologist-attorney Eisner puts psychotherapy on trial by critically examining its effectiveness through the lens of the scientific method. From psychoanalysis to cognitive-behavior therapy as well as the 500 or so other psychotherapies, there is not a single experimental study that supports the...

Psychologist-attorney Eisner puts psychotherapy on trial by critically examining its effectiveness through the lens of the scientific method. From psychoanalysis to cognitive-behavior therapy as well as the 500 or so other psychotherapies, there is not a single experimental study that supports the effectiveness of psychotherapy over a placebo or religious healing. Using both case examples and clinical research, this book challenges the conclusion that there is empirical support for the notion that psychotherapy is effective.

This highly practical work is an indispensible guide for patients undergoing treatment who would like a better idea of what to expect, laypersons considering psychotherapy and wondering if it is right for them, and therapists wishing to reduce their own anxiety and maximize effectiveness of...

This highly practical work is an indispensible guide for patients undergoing treatment who would like a better idea of what to expect, laypersons considering psychotherapy and wondering if it is right for them, and therapists wishing to reduce their own anxiety and maximize effectiveness of treatment. Meisler gives specific directions for the application of both old and new psychotherapeutic techniques, within the context of a dynamic attitude toward treatment. He covers attitudes needed by both patient and therapist upon entering a therapeutic situation, character armor and the erosion of defenses, major interventions, and basic issues from problems commonly encountered in psychotherapy to the process of ending treatment.

This book reinterprets psychotherapy from a social role perspective, permitting a "grand synthesis" that explains many of the apparent contradictions in contemporary therapy, and challenging the usual definitions of therapy in terms of personality, behavior, and mental illness. Dr. Fein surveys all...

This book reinterprets psychotherapy from a social role perspective, permitting a "grand synthesis" that explains many of the apparent contradictions in contemporary therapy, and challenging the usual definitions of therapy in terms of personality, behavior, and mental illness. Dr. Fein surveys all major therapies, placing them in a role-change context. He documents how each approach specializes in different aspects of role change and shows that therapies differ only in their level of intervention, phase of resocialization addressed, or barrier to change tackled. All therapies, Fein argues, are inherently psychosocial.

Do the science and practice of psychology make a significant and positive contribution to human welfare and the struggle for a good society? Is it possible that modern psychotherapy subtly reinforces a narrow and ultimately self-defeating individualism? Can psychology unwittingly perpetuate such...

Do the science and practice of psychology make a significant and positive contribution to human welfare and the struggle for a good society? Is it possible that modern psychotherapy subtly reinforces a narrow and ultimately self-defeating individualism? Can psychology unwittingly perpetuate such modern social ills as the loss of community and emotional isolation? In the twentieth century, the practice of psychology has usually been based on a scientific or objective theory of human behavior. Today, an influential countermovement, often called social constructionism, argues that there is no basis for our beliefs or values beyond the swirl of meanings and practices in a particular community or era. Re-envisioning Psychology examines the increasing dissatisfaction with both scientific and social constructionist viewpoints and presents a sweeping new vision of theory and practice in psychology. In this persuasive new book, Frank C. Richardson, Blaine J. Fowers, and Charles B. Guignon explore the moral underpinnings of the practice of psychology, question its social meaning, and offer a powerful vision of an interpretive and cultural psychology for the new millennium. This original approach attempts to get at the root of fragmentation and confusion in modern psychology. It shows how practitioners and researchers can acknowledge and even prize their social and moral commitments while still taking a rigorously critical approach to examining their theories and practice. The authors argue that this reframing of psychology in terms of interpretation and dialogue can propel psychology to greater social relevance and responsibility. Moreover, it suggests new ways of thinking and social involvement that can enrich professional practice. A Powerful New View of Psychology Re-envisioning Psychology offers a provocative examination of contemporary psychology and its role in society and presents a bold new philosophical perspective from which clinicians and researchers can re-imagine their work."Re-envisioning Psychology is a breath of fresh air, a clear and resounding voice that provides an intellectual and moral direction that, if heeded and built upon, could lead psychology out of the confusion and political collusion in which it is currently mired. Richardson, Fowers, and Guignon have imaginatively applied interpretive and dialogic concepts to the most troubling aspects of theory and practice. If psychology is going to be saved from its own worst tendencies, this book will be an indispensable element in its turning."_Philip Cushman, associate professor, California School of Professional Psychology and author of Constructing the Self, Constructing America: A Cultural History of Psychotherapy"Richardson, Fowers, and Guignon bring together a valuable integrated examination of psychology's entanglements with twentieth century ideologies. The book provides a cogent argument for the importance of social theory in the understanding of the cultural and moral underpinnings of modern psychology and psychological practice. A commendable ethical imperative drives the authors' ideas and provides a model for others."_Rachel T. Hare-Mustin, diplomate in clinical psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology; author, Making a Difference: Psychology and the Construction of Gender"This book is a frank and insightful assessment of the unacknowledged culture and moral values that pervade modern psychotherapy practice and theory. This book not only diagnoses the problem but offers us an 'interpretive psychology' as a thought-provoking treatment."_Brent D. Slife, professor of psychology, Brigham Young University; author, What's Behind the Research?: Discovering Hidden Assumptions in the Behavioral Sciences