The second edition of The Great Psychotherapy Debate has been updated and revised to expand the presentation of the Contextual Model, which is derived from a scientific understanding of how humans heal in a social context. This model explains findings from a vast array of psychotherapy studies and provides a compelling alternative to traditional research on psychotherapy. The new edition also includes a history of healing practices, medicine, and psychotherapy.
Key Features
- Expanded presentation of the Contextual Model
- Compelling alternative to traditional psychotherapy research
- Includes a history of healing practices, medicine, and psychotherapy
- Examination of therapist effects
- Thorough review of research on common factors such as alliance, expectations, and empathy
Additional Information
This edition explains findings from a vast array of psychotherapy studies and provides a compelling alternative to traditional research on psychotherapy, which tends to focus on identifying the most effective treatment for particular disorders through emphasising the specific ingredients of treatment.
