Developments in Psychotherapy: Historical Perspectives

Developments in Psychotherapy charts and explores the origins and historical development of the major fields in counseling and psychotherapy, including person-centered, transactional analysis, Gestalt, cognitive, and behavioral therapy. Leading British and American psychotherapists discuss in detail the development of each approach--how, why, and where it came about--and the context and influences under which it was formulated. The contributors survey the evolution of the approaches and explain the significant shifts and trends that have occurred in their theory and practice, advances that are often not recognized or fully understood. Finally, the present-day roles of the different therapies are considered so that readers can relate them to their historical contexts. Highlighting the historical development of important therapeutic approaches, Developments in Psychotherapy will be a useful resource for all student and practicing counselors and psychotherapists.

Author: Windy Dryden
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
Published: 10/14/1996
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780803979123

About the Author
Windy Dryden is Professor of Counselling at Goldsmiths College, University of London. He has authored or edited over 95 books, including Research in Counselling and Psychotherapy: Practical Applications (SAGE, 1996). In addition, he edits 12 books series in the area of counselling and psychotherapy, including Counselling in Action and Developing Counselling for SAGE. His major interests are in rational emotive behaviour therapy, eclecticism and integration in psychotherapy and, increasingly, writing short, accessible self-help books for the general public.

CONTRIBUTORS OUTSIDE WESTERN HEMISPHERE

Judith Hemming Private Practice

Michael Neenan Centre for Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy London

Malcolm Parlett Private Practice

Simon du Plock Regent′s College London

John Rowan Minster Centre London

Ian Stewart Berne Institute Kegworth