Psychotherapy : A Critical Guide

Psychotherapy is a patchwork of different methods and schools. For established therapists and young trainees alike, it can be a challenge to see the wood for the trees, let alone to choose between the specialized schools of therapy. Most books on this subject tend to be either very scientific and rather boring to read, or they have been written from a particular perspective, usually promoting some form of psychotherapy whilst neglecting or criticizing other approaches. Therefore, the authors offer a well-balanced overview of the field of psychotherapy in a very accessible way for a broad public. Psychotherapy: A Critical Guide, will pilot the reader through the confusing landscape of modern psychotherapy. A critical overview of the various therapy schools is given, covering their: origins and development: historical roots, influential contributors, and important theoretical developments; theory: general concepts and explanations of human problems (disorders); therapy: treatment process and techniques; consideration: critical appraisal of strengths and weaknesses. Through this systematic approach, the reader is able to get to grips with and compare the various forms of psychotherapy. Furthermore, the book is full of lively quotes and stimulating comments. In brief, Psychotherapy offers a useful and critical overview to anyone who wants to explore the world of psychotherapy beyond the surface. This book is a transla tion of 'Psychotherapie, van theorie tot praktijk', ISBN 9789031375158. Content: Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Variations on a Theme: What is ‘Real’ Psychotherapy?....Pages 1-40 Unconscious Scenarios: Psychodynamic Therapy....Pages 41-67 In Contact With Yourself: Client-centered Therapy....Pages 69-93 Learning by Doing: Behavior Therapy....Pages 95-121 Thinking Differently: Cognitive Therapy....Pages 123-150 Joy and Sorrow Together: Systems Therapy....Pages 151-179 Tailored Therapy: What do we Measure and What do we Know?....Pages 181-206 Pitfalls and Safety Nets: In Good Hands?....Pages 207-236 Back Matter....Pages 10-10 R. Van Deth. First Published 2009. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web. Een vertaling van Psychotherapie dat in 2009 is verschenen