Bøger i Theories of Psychotherapy Series serien

Person-centered therapy, also called client-centered therapy, was created by Carl Rogers almost 70 years ago. This book explores its theory, history, therapy process, primary change mechanisms, the empirical basis for its effectiveness, and contemporary developments that have refined theory and expanded how it may be practiced.

Brief dynamic therapy is a time-efficient treatment in which the therapist maintains a focus on specific client issues, all within a basic psychodynamic framework. This volume focuses largely on time-limited dynamic psychotherapy. It explores this integrative, culturally-sensitive approach, its theory, history, the therapy process, primary change mechanisms, empirical basis, and developments.

Emotion-Focused Therapy provides an introduction to the theory, history, research, and practice of this emotion-centered, humanistic approach to psychotherapy.

Discusses the history and theory behind earlier approaches to vocational guidance and then presents a postmodern, 21st century theory of career counselling, a therapeutic form completely different from traditional vocational guidance or career education.

Relational - cultural therapy is built on the premise that, throughout the lifespan, human beings grow through and toward connection, and that we need connections to flourish, even to stay alive. This title explores the history, theory, and practice of this relationship-centered, culturally oriented form of therapy.

Presents and explores this influential, practical, and compassionate approach, its theory, history, therapy process, primary change mechanisms, and the empirical basis for its effectiveness. It also examines developments that have refined the theory and expanded how it may be practiced.

Author Jeremy D. Safran discusses this uniquely influential theory and set of approaches that has been developed and refined by a number of key theorists, researchers and clinicians over the past century. He charts the major turning points in the development of theory and practice, corrects common misconceptions about the tradition, and highlights the most important contemporary developments.

Existential - Humanistic Therapy welds the European existential philosophical heritage of self-inquiry, struggle, and responsibility with the American tradition of spontaneity, optimism, and practicality. This title discusses the history, theory, and practice of the distinctly American expression of existential therapy.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy originated in the science and theory of classical and instrumental conditioning; cognitive principles were incorporated following dissatisfaction with a strictly behavioral approach. This book discusses the history, theory, and practice of this commonly practiced therapy.

Psychotherapy has existed in some form since the late 19th century, and has evolved over the course of a century to include a great variety of theories. The author explores the history of psychotherapy theory and its role in practice, and then gives readers the tools to understand the vast array of theories that's in use.

In this second edition of her popular book, Laura S. Brown reviews the history, theory, empirical basis, and practice of feminist therapy, a groundbreaking approach that not only listens to, but privileges, the voices and experiences of those who have been defined as ""other"" by dominant cultures.

Formulating cases is an essential component of psychotherapy training and practice. Yet beginning therapists often struggle to organize their ideas about the client and apply theory to the case. This concise and engaging book describes a highly-adaptable and evidence-based framework for conceptualizing clients and planning treatment.

There are many different types of family therapy, but at the heart of each is systems theory, a model that arose from the fields of biology, physics, chemistry, and cybernetics. This book discusses the history, theory, and practice of this systems-oriented therapy.

This is a unique empirically-based psychological intervention that uses acceptance and mindfulness processes, and commitment and behaviour change processes to produce psychological flexibility. Steven C. Hayes, who helped develop ACT, and co-author Jason Lillis provide an overview of ACT's main influences and its basic principles.

Provides an introduction to the theory, historical evolution, research, and practice of this process-oriented approach to psychotherapy. This essential primer, amply illustrated with case examples featuring diverse clients, is perfect for graduate students studying theories of therapy and counselling, as well as for seasoned practitioners interested in understanding how this approach has evolved and how it might be used in their own practice.

Interpersonal Psychotherapy provides an introduction to the theory, history, research, and practice of this effective, empirically validated approach.

Although no single therapeutic model claims a majority of practitioners, the most frequently endorsed approach is integrative or eclectic therapy. In this book, the author presents and explores psychotherapy integration, its theory, history, the therapy process, primary change mechanisms, empirical basis, and future developments.