Tag: Psychotherapy

Grace Unfolding Psychotherapy in the Spirit of Tao-te ching


Free Download Greg Johanson, Ronald S. Kurtz, "Grace Unfolding: Psychotherapy in the Spirit of Tao-te ching"
English | 1994 | ISBN: 0517881306 | EPUB | pages: 160 | 0.5 mb
A sensible and compassionate book that will help those involved in any form of therapy make the best possible use of their time, effort, and money. "A fascinating blend of Eastern spirituality, Western psychotherapy, feminist consciousness, and real caring."-Riane Eisler, author of The Chalice and the Blade 35 black-and-white photographs.

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The Snake in the Clinic Psychotherapy’s Role in Medicine and Healing


Free Download Guy Dargert, "The Snake in the Clinic: Psychotherapy’s Role in Medicine and Healing"
English | ISBN: 1782203745 | 2016 | 194 pages | PDF | 1406 KB
This book is for psychotherapists and would make a wise companion for anyone starting out in the profession. It entreats readers to be mindful of symptoms, how not to confuse symptoms with illness and how both can be read as paths to the deeper reaches of the psyche where the cause of illness lies.

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Psychology of Substance Abuse Psychotherapy, Clinical Management and Social Intervention


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English | ISBN: 3030621057 | 2021 | 425 pages | PDF | 9 MB
This book is a guide for psychologists working with substance users in different healthcare settings, from private clinical practice to larger health institutions and community services. It presents a comprehensive overview of the different aspects involved with substance use disorders from a psychological perspective, from prevention to recovery. The volume offers an integrative view about neurobiological, behavioral and psychosocial aspects related to becoming a substance user; shows how psychological assessment tools can be used to diagnose substance use disorders; describes how different kinds of psychotherapy can be applied in the treatment of substance use disorders; and presents a range of evidence-based clinical and social interventions designed for both prevention and treatment of substance use disorders.

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Islāmic Counselling and Psychotherapy An Introduction to Theory and Practice Ed 2


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English | ISBN: 1032586346 | 2024 | 386 pages | PDF | 10 MB
Islāmic Counselling and Psychotherapy: An Introduction to Theory and Practice provides foundation-level knowledge of and perspective on the fundamental principles and practices of counselling and psychotherapy from an Islāmic perspective.

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Talking With Couples Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy of the Couple Relationship


Free Download Talking With Couples: Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy of the Couple Relationship By Giulio Cesare Zavattini, Barbara Bianchini, Marina Capello, Laura Dallanegra, Maria Adelaide Lupinacci, Fabio Monguzzi, Lidia Vitalini
2015 | 144 Pages | ISBN: 1782201173 | PDF | 1 MB
"In this compact and illuminating study of the evolving theoretical framework informing psychoanalytic work with couples, the authors highlight concepts that have been most drawn upon in developing dynamic couple therapy. They chart the shifting emphasis away from interpreting and reconstructing the past towards approaches that engage partners and therapists in constructing and reflecting on their encounters with each other in the present. The triangular space that is created through this process contains therapists as well as the couples with whom they talk, and invites us to revisit the essential nature of the therapeutic conversation in this light. A thoughtful and fascinating book that will interest everyone who is keen to understand the interior world of couple psychotherapy."―Christopher Clulow, PhD, Senior Fellow, the Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships, London

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Psychotherapy with Families An Analytic Approach


Free Download Psychotherapy with Families: An Analytic Approach By Sally J. Box, Beta Copley, Jeanne Magagna, Errica Moustaki
2015 | 194 Pages | ISBN: 1138887889 | PDF | 27 MB
Originally published in 1981, this study is the outcome of a clinical workshop based in the Adolescent Department at the Tavistock Clinic; its members at the time shared a tradition and interest in applying psychoanalytic principles to the understanding of groups and institutions and believed in the crucial relevance of these in work with families. It is written with the general reader in mind as well as those who work specifically in the field of family therapy or psychoanalysis. The approach is based on two particular developments; that of Object Relations Psychoanalytic practice, derived especially from the work of Freud and Melanie Klein; and the application of this to the understanding of Group Relations following the work of W.R. Bion and others, such as A.K. Rice and Pierre Turquet. It thus embraces the idea of the family as a system and includes attempts to understand the processes involved in such a system. But, unlike other comparable approaches, this one implies working with the group dynamics of the family, especially in terms of the way the family members perceive and engage the therapists. The attempt is to create a space for the family to relive and think about conflicts as they emerge in the therapeutic setting. Analytic theory is matched by much clinical material, and a glossary defines the key concepts.

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Psychotherapy Relationships That Work Evidence-Based Responsiveness


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2011 | 456 Pages | ISBN: 0199737207 | PDF | 3 MB
First published in 2002, the landmark Psychotherapy Relationships That Work broke new ground by focusing renewed and corrective attention on the substantial research behind the crucial (but often overlooked) client-therapist relationship. This thoroughly revised edition brings a decade of additional research to the same task. In addition to updating each chapter, the second edition features new chapters on the effectiveness of the alliance with children and adolescents, the alliance in couples and family therapy, real-time feedback from clients, patient preferences, culture, and attachment style. The new editon provides "two books in one"–one on evidence-based relationship elements and one on evidence-based methods of adapting treatment to the individual patient. Each chapter features a specific therapist behavior that improves treatment outcome, or a transdiagnostic patient characteristic (such as reactance, preferences, culture, stage of change) by which clinicians can effectively tailor psychotherapy. All chapters provide original, comprehensive meta-analyses of the relevant research; clinical examples, and research-supported therapeutic practices by distinguished contributors. The result is a compelling synthesis of the best available research, clinical expertise, and patient characteristics in the tradition of evidence-based practice. The second edition of Psychotherapy Relationships That Work: Evidence-Based Responsiveness proves indispensible for any mental health professional.Reviews of the First Edition:"A veritable gold mine of research related to relationships, this is a volume that should be an invaluable reference for every student and practitioner of psychotherapy."–Psychotherapy "This is a MUST READ for any researcher, clinician, or counselor who is genuinely interested in the active ingredients of effective psychotherapy and who appreciates the importance of applying empirical evidence to the therapy relationship."–Arnold A. Lazarus, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Rutgers University"Psychotherapy Relationships That Work is a superb contemporary textbook and reference source for students and professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and understanding of person-related psychotherapy."–Psychotherapy Research "One is struck with the thoroughness of all the chapters and the care and detail of presentation."–Brief Treatment and Crisis Intervention

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Integrative Psychotherapy in Action


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2011 | 311 Pages | ISBN: 185575830X | PDF | 10 MB
What is integrative psychotherapy? How effective is the integrative approach to therapy? And what are its limitations? Answering these and other significant questions, this volume provides the working clinician with a practical guide to using an integrative approach to psychotherapy.

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