The Values of Psychotherapy (Studies in bioethics) - Hardcover

Holmes, Jeremy; Lindley, Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0192177591 ISBN 13: 9780192177599

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1990

Synopsis

This book is the result of a collaboration between a philosopher interested in ethics and a psychiatrist. The aims of the book are to attempt to show what is valuable about psychotherapy and to identify psychotherapy's contribution to the human sciences. The second half of the book focuses on the moral and clinical dilemmas that arise in the different forms of psychoterapy - analytic, behavioural and sytematic - and possible solutions to them. It discusses the need for a code of practice for psychotherapists, argues for an expansion of statefunded psychotherapy if the less well-off are to benefit and supports the case for an independent profession of psychotherapy.

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Review

Reviews of the first edition: 'Psychotherapy is here to stay. This first-class book provides an unrivalled basis for further discussion as to how to make it more effective both ethically and professionally."--Anthony Storr "The Independent "

"This most valuable and timely book should be read by all involved in planning and provision of National Health Service psychotherapy. The authors, a medical psychotherapist and a philosopher, combine forces to illuminate the nature of psychotherapy, its social role, and the associated complex scientific and ethical questions."--Jane Milton "International Review of Psychiatry "

"In the current situation of vigorous debate about psychotherapy, its place in the NHS, and the questions of the new profession, this is a necessary and timely book."--Phil Mollon "British Journal of Psychiatry "

"As a collaborative volume The Values of Psychotherapy is highly successful....The book is throughout refreshingly free from jargon. It also avoids the self-important seriousness of much psychotherapeutic literature. The issues addressed are serious issues. But they are tackled with a light touch and, in places, considerable humor."--K.W.M. Fulford "Journal of Applied Philosophy "

Reviews of the first edition:

'Psychotherapy is here to stay. This first-class book provides an unrivalled basis for further discussion as to how to make it more effective both ethically and professionally."--Anthony Storr "The Independent "

About the Author

Professor Jeremy Holmes is co-lead of the psychoanalytic stream of the University of Exeter Masters programme in psychological therapies, and the Psychodynamic Professional Qualification course 2002-2009. He has written extensively and lectures nationally and internationally. He also has a part-time private psychotherapy practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0192177591
• ISBN 13: 9780192177599
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 265