Bringing together relational, systemic and ecological approaches, this pioneering book outlines a valuable integrative psychotherapeutic method and presents the core steps for implementing it into practice. The book provides a robust examination of the historical roots and theoretical
underpinnings of the approach , alongside insights from contemporary neuroscience. The authors also offer a clear framework for carrying out integrative work, weaving together
relational, systemic and ecological threads. C ase studies highlight the practical applications of the method, and chapters on practice, ethics, supervision, and training
provide a springboard for psychotherapy and counselling professionals and students to take forward the lessons offered and implement them in practice.
AcknowledgementsPreface and Welcome
Introduction to Section One: The Ground1. An Integrative Psychotherapy for the 21st Century2. The Current and Future Challenge for our World and for Psychotherapy 3. Identity in Search of a Self4. What does it mean to be mentally healthy and how does Psychotherapy help?
Introduction to Section Two: The Roots5. History of Psychotherapy Until 19456. History of Psychotherapy After 1945
Introduction to Section Three: The Stems and Strands7. Relational Psychotherapy8. Systemic Approaches to Psychotherapy9.Embracing the Wider Ecology in Psychotherapy
Introduction to Section Four: The Fruits and Flowers10. Psychotherapy Practice - Creating the Frame11. Psychotherapy Practice - Integrating the Approaches12. Integrative Supervision13. Integrative Psychotherapy Ethics14. Integrative Psychotherapy Training15. Bringing it all Together and Leaning into the Future
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Hawkins and Ryde have done the impossible. They have written an accessible book for students, teachers and practitioners that inspires contemplation and openness, while at the same time offering concrete suggestions without reducing the complexity of their approach. Moreover, a profound dialogic ethical attitude permeates their dialogue with the reader.' - Lynne Jacobs, Ph.D., co-founder, Pacific Gestalt Institute, and training & supervising analyst of the Institute of C ontemporary Psychoanalysis, Los Angeles
'In the history of psychotherapy publishing, I cannot think of anything comparable in the extent of its reach, or its understanding of the potential for psychotherapy today. An exciting account of how psychotherapy as a whole has developed, expanded, and become a creative hub of ideas, insights, and practices that are now informing a host of practitioners across the helping professions' - Malcom Parlett, International Gestalt Trainer, Coach, and Consultant
