The Socratic Method of Psychotherapy
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The Socratic Method of Psychotherapy
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James Overholser approaches cognitive therapy through the interactive dialogues of Socrates, aiming to reduce the gap between theory and practice. Clinicians and students will appreciate the flexibility and creativity that underlie effective psychotherapy sessions when guided by the Socratic method as an innovative approach to self-exploration.
As the field of psychotherapy focuses more on treatment manuals and the regimented nature of clinical research, the practice risks losing the subtle nuances that guide the interactive fluidity of therapy sessions. Can clinicians combat this loss by incorporating ideals from ancient philosophy into contemporary psychotherapy? In The Socratic Method of Psychotherapy, James Overholser approaches cognitive therapy through the interactive dialogues of Socrates, aiming to reduce the gap between theory and practice.
Clinicians and students will appreciate the flexibility and creativity that underlie effective psychotherapy sessions when guided by the Socratic method as an innovative approach to self-exploration.
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Esteemed mental health professionals praise this book for its clear and accessible presentation of the Socratic method's philosophical and historical relevance to psychotherapy. Aaron T. Beck calls it a must-read for any mental health expert, highlighting its value in enriching the therapeutic relationship. Windy Dryden and Robert Friedberg commend the book's blend of theoretical foundations and practical clinical guidelines, describing it as both stimulating and profoundly useful. The work is celebrated for transforming a complex topic into an approachable guide for practitioners.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780231183291
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 October 2018
Country: United States
Imprint: Columbia University Press
Illustration: 6 figures
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 288
About the Author
James Overholser is professor of psychology at Case Western Reserve University. He is the coauthor of Evaluating and Treating Adolescent Suicide Attempters: From Research to Practice (2002) and Elder Suicide: Research, Theory, and Treatment (1994).
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