Handbook of Integrated Short-term Psychotherapy

Download or read book Handbook of Integrated Short-term Psychotherapy written by Arnold Winston and published by American Psychiatric Pub. This book was released on 2002 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arguing that research shows that short-term treatments can be just as useful for many disorders and problems as long-term methodologies, the authors outline a system that incorporates cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and psychoanalytically derived expressive and supportive treatments. The system rests on four pillars of practice briefly summarized as consisting of the conceptualization and formulation of patients' problems, the setting of realistic treatment goals, the technique of knowing what to say to patients, and the maintenance of a positive therapeutic alliance. The authors also address the issue of medication and its integration with psychotherapy, and present research finding regarding combined treatment. c. Book News Inc.