Many current approaches to the treatment of psychological problems focus on specific disorders and techniques that are purported to be effective and distinct. Recent advances in knowledge and theory, however, have called into question this approach. This book describes three foundational principles that are key to understanding both the rise and the resolution of psychological distress.
Key Features
- Principles-Based Counselling and Psychotherapy: Promotes a Method of Levels (MOL) approach to counselling and psychotherapy.
- Clinical Examples: Uses vignettes to help practitioners implement a principles-based approach.
- Three Fundamental Principles: Describes control, conflict, and reorganisation and their interrelation.
- Therapeutic Relationship: Covers important aspects of psychological treatment such as the therapeutic relationship and the change process.
Additional Information
Alongside this has been the call to focus on evidence-based principles rather than evidence-based practices and techniques. The rationale behind this is that many apparently unique and innovative practices are usually the reflection of common underlying principles. The first chapter of the book provides a rationale for the principles-based approach. The remainder of the book covers important aspects of psychological treatment such as appointment scheduling and improving the effect.
Specifications
This book will be an invaluable resource for psychotherapists, counsellors, and clinical psychologists in practice and training. It provides clarity about their role and a means for providing a resolution to psychological distress.
