Psychotherapy Integration (Theories of Psychotherapy Series®) - Softcover

George Stricker

Softcover

ISBN 10: 143380719X ISBN 13: 9781433807190

Publisher: American Psychological Assoc, 2010

Synopsis

In this book, the author presents and explores psychotherapy integration, its theory, history, the therapy process, primary change mechanisms, empirical basis, and future developments.

In Psychotherapy Integration, George Stricker discusses the history, theory, and practice of this approach to therapy. Although no single therapeutic model claims a majority of practitioners, the most frequently endorsed approach is integrative or eclectic therapy. This attests to the reality of modern psychotherapy practice, which is that almost every therapist uses, at least in part, psychotherapy integration.

Psychotherapy integration looks beyond the confines of single-school approaches to see what can be learned and incorporated from other perspectives. Integration involves not only taking techniques from other models and applying them in different approaches-something usually categorized as eclecticism-but also attending to the relationship between technique and theory. This brief introduction describes the full range of psychotherapy integration models, including the common factors approach, technical integration, theoretical integration, and assimilative integration, with a particular focus on the last approach.

This essential primer, amply illustrated with case examples featuring diverse clients, is perfect for graduate students studying theories of therapy and counseling as well as for seasoned practitioners interested in understanding this approach.

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About the Author

George Stricker, PhD, is professor of psychology at Argosy University, Washington, DC campus. Prior to that, he was Distinguished Research Professor of Psychology in the Derner Institute, Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. He has been at Argosy University, Washington, DC campus since 2 4, and was at Adelphi University between 9 3 and 2 4, where he served as Dean of the Derner Institute. Dr. Stricker is a diplomate in clinical psychology and was elected as a Distinguished Practitioner in Psychology. He received the American Psychological Association (APA) Award for Distinguished Contribution to Applied Psychology in 99 the APA Award for Distinguished Career Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology in 995 the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Professional Psychology in 998 the Allen V. Williams, Jr. Memorial Award from the New York State Psychological Association in 999 the Florence Halpern Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions in Clinical Psychology from the Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 2 of APA) in 2 2 the Bruno Klopfer Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for Personality Assessment in 2 5 and the Wellner Memorial Award for Excellence as a Senior Health Services Provider in Psychology in 2 5 from the National Register. He also received the Karl Heiser Award for Advocacy in 99 from APA. Dr. Stricker is the author or editor of about 2 books, about 3 book chapters, and more than journal articles. His most recent books are A Casebook of Psychotherapy Integration (with Jerry Gold), and The Scientific Practice of Professional Psychology (with Steven Trierweiler). His principal interests are psychotherapy integration, clinical training, ethics, and research in grandparenting.

Edition details

• Publisher: American Psychological Assoc
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 143380719X
• ISBN 13: 9781433807190
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 150