Includes bibliographical references (pages [279]-316) and index.
Contents:
Beyond the debate : implications of the research synthesis for theory, policy, and practice. The contextual model : psychotherapy as a socially situated healing practice -- Contextual model versus medical model : choosing a progressive research programme -- Absolute efficacy : the benefits of psychotherapy established by meta-analysis -- Relative efficacy : the dodo bird still gets it -- Therapist effects : an ignored but critical factor -- General effects : surviving challenges and anticipating additional evidence -- Specific effects : where are they? -- Beyond the debate : implications of the research synthesis for theory, policy, and practice.
Summary:
"The second edition of The Great Psychotherapy Debate has been updated and revised to include a history of healing practices, medicine, and psychotherapy, an expanded theoretical presentation of the contextual model, an examination of therapist effects, and a thorough review of the research on common factors such as the alliance, expectations, and empathy."-- Provided by publisher. "The second edition of The Great Psychotherapy Debate has been fully updated and explores a wide variety of indispensable techniques and treatments"-- Provided by publisher.
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