Since its formation in 1965, the Philadelphia Association has carved out a unique position in the world of psychotherapy, particularly through its engagement with philosophy, especially phenomenology... (more)
The field of psychotherapy is filled with theories, from theories of personality to those of psychopathology, psychodynamic theories to cognitive and humanistic theories. Based on the philosophy of... (more)
The growing professionalization of counselling and psychotherapy means that students and practitioners are increasingly being asked to carry out research. This distinctive new text uses a... (more)
"Contemporary Psychodrama" presents the original concepts of a leading light of the Brazilian psychodrama movement. Previously unavailable in the English language, the book is divided into clear... (more)
In The Art of Strategic Therapy, the reader can for the first time experience Jay Haley's progressing work from weekly sessions with a training group where he discusses supervisory diagnostics and... (more)
This important text not only brings together a synthesis of Robert Langs' most important ideas and the latest developments in his thinking - many of them of utmost importance to all manner of... (more)
Psychotherapy with Suicidal People: A Person-centred Approach is essential reading for clinical psychologists, psychiatrists and their trainees, and all clinicians who work with suicidal people. (more)
Cognitive Analytic Therapy and Later Life aims to counteract pessimism and stereotypes associated with later life and guide us into creative and original ways of viewing older age in the future. (more)
Body-mind psychotherapy (BMP) takes the basic tools of mind-body integration and joins them with an awareness of emotional development. Working with techniques such as body awareness, touch, breath,... (more)
Recognized leaders in the solution-oriented movement, O'Hanlon and Weiner-Davis provide guidelines for clinicians in implementing solution-oriented language and explain how to avoid dead ends. Now... (more)
This text has been written for those who are consulting or thinking about consulting a rational emotive behaviour therapist. It outlines this approach to counselling and psychotherapy and equips its... (more)
This title features seminars by Professor Windy Dryden. See the man live and in action. 'A remarkably useful book for the practitioners of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy and other kinds of... (more)
This text aims to help non-medical psychotherapists understand and treat chronically depressed patients and those with other mood disorders. It describes ways of diagnosing these patients, their... (more)
This text explores spirituality and its relationship to mental health. It emphasizes the need to look inward and listen to the messages which are channelled through our beings, rather than dismiss... (more)
Humanistic psychotherapy has been around since the 1960s, but there is still little understanding about what it represents. This text is a practical description of this form of therapy, based on the... (more)
Managing Low Self Esteem charts Windy Dryden's work in running brief, structured, educationally-orientated, self-acceptance groups. The book is based on the principles of Rational Emotive Behaviour -... (more)
The last three decades have seen an explosion of social, psychological and clinical research to identify effective strategies to prevent and treat alcohol-related problems. This Essential Handbook... (more)
Drawing on developments in popular culture, political and social life, the author provides a path-breaking analysis of the therapeutic turn. He questions the widely accepted thesis that the... (more)
This volume is intended to help practicing therapists and counselors, as well as students of these professions, to explore more fully and systematically the processes of self-improvement in their... (more)
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy faces multiple challenges in the new millennium. How can it organize, teach and offer therapy in ways that are relevant to the diverse complex and social and cultural... (more)
The issue of dual relationships with clients, trainees and supervisees affects most counsellors or psychotherapists at some point in their careers. Many practitioners are unclear about such boundary... (more)
This volume provides a new approach to the three main areas of application of forensic psychology; rehabilitation of offenders, work with police, and research and consultation on legal issues and... (more)
Rooted in applied kinesiology and traditional Chinese medicine, evolving thought field therapy (EvTFT) has become an alternative psychotherapy of choice. Organized as a handbook, the authors instruct... (more)
Rather than a single disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex constellation of feelings, actions and thoughts that often create difficult or life-threatening situations for the... (more)