Systems of Psychotherapy: A Transtheoretical Analysis

Best book we have had in our Master's program so far. Get the current edition as it changes significantly as new research and trends develop. I bought an older edition and had to go ahead and get the new one anyway - just to be current in the field.

This book was helpful in college.

Great textbook... I just can't believe I pay this much for a stack of paper with no binding. At least it came with holes punched in it so you can place it in a binder.

A must. Needed for a counseling class. Easy to read and comprehensive. Includes case studies and a historical perspective of psychotherapy.

Exactly what I needed.

Informative history regarding the development of psychotherapy. Covers Theories, assumptions, treatment plans, highlights some empirical evidence with CBT, IPT, DBT and behavioral therpaies. Realistic appraisal that more than one therapy may be implemented to to address individual patient needs. Presentation of theories are balanced by citing criticisms from alternate therapeutic viewpoints thus strengths and weaknesses identified. Balanced, informative, consistent catagories used to relate psychotherapies so that the reader is able to evaluate, compare, contrast apoproaches, techniques and tools related to evaluating patient baseline and progress. MOre importantly discusses how therapeutic alliance can be established and maintained. Dont let the price deter you. There is great breadth of information laid out in a format that provides ease of comprehension. Additionally, there is a collaborative web site created by the publisher that provides free end of chapter exams that not only test knowledge of the theories but their application as well. Case studies at the end of the chapters provide exercises in case analysis. I will be keeping this book throughout my professional career.

This was a compulsory textbook for my Master's Degree. It turned out to be a really good buy, which surprised me. Very recommendable.

Good quality.

Amazingly comprehensive, concise and informative book about a broad variety of psychotherapeutic models.