The History Of Psychotherapy

""The History of Psychotherapy"" by William Walker Atkinson is a comprehensive exploration of the origins and evolution of psychotherapy. The book begins by examining the earliest forms of psychotherapy, including the practices of ancient Greek physicians and the work of early psychoanalysts like Sigmund Freud. It then moves on to explore the development of various schools of psychotherapy, including behaviorism, humanistic psychology, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Throughout the book, Atkinson provides detailed accounts of key figures in the field, such as Carl Jung, Abraham Maslow, and Albert Ellis, and their contributions to the development of psychotherapy. He also discusses the various controversies and debates that have arisen within the field, such as the role of medication in therapy and the effectiveness of different therapeutic approaches. Overall, ""The History of Psychotherapy"" offers a fascinating and informative look at the evolution of one of the most important fields in modern psychology.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mind and Body or Mental States and Physical Conditions, by William Walker Atkinson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766102742.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.