Essential psychotherapies theory and practice

Synopsis

Now in a revised and updated second edition, this widely adopted text presents systematic and extensive expositions of the 12 most important forms of psychotherapy being practiced today. Covering traditional treatments as well as influential models that have been developed relatively recently, the volume gives students and practitioners a solid grasp of foundational theories and methods. Eminent authorities describe their respective models in unusually coherent chapters to facilitate easy comparison of basic theoretical and practical concerns. Each chapter also includes a detailed case illustration that brings key concepts to life.
New in the Second Edition
*Thoroughly updated--empirical evidence now summarized for each approach
*Revised introductory chapter outlines today's major issues and controversies
*New chapters on postmodern and marital therapies
*Even more user-friendly, with additional case vignettes throughout
*Expanded coverage of diversity issues and of the therapeutic relationship
*Addresses contemporary training and health care delivery challenges