The Pocket Guide to Therapy: A ‘How to’of the Core Models

by Stephen Weatherhead (Editor), Graeme Flaherty-Jones (Editor)

This is the essential companion for mental health trainees requiring basic knowledge of the key therapeutic approaches. Placing specific emphasis on practical application, it introduces the most established therapeutic models such as CBT, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Systemic Therapy and Solution-focused Brief Therapy, as well as more recent additions to mainstream therapy like Mindfulness and Narrative Therapy.

With each chapter written by an up-and-coming name in the field, the book:

includes case examples from a wide range settings

is embedded with worksheets, sample questions and diagrams

highlights challenges, strengths and weaknesses of each approach

details the background and practical application of therapeutic models

discusses evidence-based practice and outcomes

Written in language familiar to first-year trainees and using a range of features to enhance learning, this pocket guide is ideal for those embarking on training across counselling, psychotherapy, psychology, health, nursing and social work.

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