As the study of the family has expanded, the need for an up-to-date volume that brings together and defines major salient words, phrases and concepts has similarly grown. The updated edition of this unique resource provides an expanded yet compact and handy reference for all practitioners, researchers and students in the fields of family psychology and psychotherapy. Each entry includes a definition of the term, an example of its use, the origin of the term, an early source using the term and, if pertinent, a recent source. `Borrowed' terms from other fields such as family law, sex therapy, clinical child psychology and group psychology are also included.
Brief Gestalt Therapy demonstrates how the Gestalt approach can be used effectively in brief interventions with clients. Gestalt's distinctively integrative nature and emphasis on a highly co-operative working alliance, make it particularly suited to brief work. Brief Gestalt Therapy sets out the basic theory and principles of Gestalt and looks at each phase of the therapeutic process from initial assessment through the beginning and middle stages to the ending of the work. It presents clear, practical strategies for therapists to follow and in particular examines: aspects of Gestalt which are especially relevant to brief work; the elements of successful therapy, and; ways of improving skills. Brief Gestalt Therapy includes vignettes and detailed case studies which bring the theory alive. It will contribute much to both existing literature on Gestalt Therapy and also brief therapy, and will be invaluable to trainee and practicing Gestalt Therapists.
An Integrative, Personality-Based Treatment for Complex Cases
What can be done to help those persons who consistently do not respond to therapeutic interventions, despite significant suffering and repeated attempts to seek treatment? This text presents a powerful evidence-based approach to working with these individuals.
Psychoanalysis in Question is a much-needed introduction to the major criticisms of psychoanalysis as a theory and as a practice. Psychoanalysis in Question encourages psychoanalysts, psychotherapists and counsellors to adopt a more balanced view of their own discipline and aims to help students engage in critical debate during their training. ......
Mark Rivett and Eddy Street draw on many years' experience in practice, teaching and research, present philosophical, sociological and empirical views of family therapy. Balancing the perceived benefits against the potential limitations, they pose questions, which challenge those within the profession to think hard about their role. - does family ......
Person Centred Therapy provides a much-needed exploration of the criticisms leveled against one of the most widespread forms of therapeutic practice. Characterized by its critics as theoretically "light", culturally biased and limited in application, until now the person-centred approach has had comparatively little written in its defence. Person ......
A New Paradigm for Psychology, Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in linking psychology and psychotherapy with spirituality. This book explores the literature on spirituality. This book explores the literature on spirituality as an important dimension of psychology, and explains the relationship between psychological treatment and spiritual healing.
Personality Disorder (PD) is one of the most difficult psychological conditions to classify and treat and in the past literature on the subject has tended to neglect the invaluable viewpoint of sufferers themselves. Drawing on extensive research carried out in conjunction with service users, Heather Castillo seeks to emphasise the need for health ......
Included with this title is a free copy of the ""Stress Management and Relaxation Training: Therapist's Manual"". Together, these two books provide a complete clinical framework for health professionals who wish to offer group psychosocial support to breast cancer patients.
