A significant contribution to the field of integration in psychotherapyMaria Gilbert CHECKThis is a book to be read and reread as part of the journey of discove... » 

A significant contribution to the field of integration in psychotherapyMaria Gilbert CHECKThis is a book to be read and reread as part of the journey of discovery thatwe are all engaged in as practitioners and as human beingsHelen Cowie from the forewordPsychotherapy is an area that has seen huge growth in prominence and practice.The range of theoretical schools that have emerged means that practitioners arestriving to amalgamate and synthesize new approaches and theories.New Approaches to Integration in Psychotherapy provides a snapshot of thelatest theoretical and clinical developments in the field of integration.Eleanor OLeary and Mike Murphy bring together contributors from a range oftheoretical backgrounds who reflect on their experiences with integrationcritique existing research and provide a thorough overview of the historicaldevelopment of psychotherapy itself. The book is divided into three sectionscovering the following subjects in depth Frameworks and Theoretical Integrations Professional and Clinical Integrations and Special Populations Issues for Professional ConsiderationThis book will be welcomed by anyone interested in investigating integrativeapproaches to psychotherapy. In particular it will have direct relevance toacademics involved in training and research on psychotherapy psychotherapistscounselors and clinical psychologists. «