Essentials of Psychotherapy - Tapa blanda

In 'Essentials of Psychotherapy' specialist practitioners present individual forms of therapy in a clear and concise manner. Each chapter describes the essential components of a particular psychotherapeutic approach and is structured in a way that facilitates comparison between the various approaches.
Written in an accessible, original style, this book contains all the basic principles of theory and practice essential to the different forms of psychotherapy. Using a common framework it examines appropriate therapeutic settings, clinical examples, common problems and pitfalls, research evaluation and alternative treatment options. This book also explains the assessment of patients for psychotherapy and how to match them with the appropriate therapist.
It will be invaluable to trainees in all mental health professions who need to learn about the various therapeutic approaches as well as how to distinguish between them. It will also be a useful day-to-day guide for practitioners who utilise psychological treatments, or those wanting to learn more about them.

Haigh, Rex, MA BMBCh MRCGP MRCPsych MembInstGA, Consultant Psychotherapist, Winterbourne Therapeutic Community, Reading, Berkshire, UK. Stein, Jennifer, BSc PhD MBBCh MRCPsych, Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychotherapy, Rockingham Forest NHS Trust, Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK. Stein, Samuel M, BA Criminology MBBCh MRCPsych, Consultant Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatrist, South Bedfordshire Community Health Care Trust, Luton and Dunstable, UK.