Handbook of Homework Assignments in Psychotherapy: Research, Practice, and Prevention - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1441939954 ISBN 13 : 9781441939951

Editeur : Springer, 2010

Synopsis

The process of psychotherapy is essentially a means of helping patients to help themselves. It is often termed homework, and this book is the first resource for the practicing clinician that addresses the role of homework across major therapeutic paradigms and complex clinical problems. It shows clearly that between-session activities are a core component of psychotherapy practice and it covers a wide range of psychotherapy approaches, illustrating each with clinical examples. It further includes valuable coverage of complex and chronic disorders. The book’s closing chapters closes critique the available research evidence for homework, integrate the recommendations for using homework in practice, and also provide directions for homework's role in prevention. Novice and seasoned psychotherapists from all training backgrounds will find useful ideas in this volume.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Nikolaos Kazantzis, Ph.D., is faculty member at the School of Psychology, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand. He has published widely on the topic of homework assignments in psychotherapy, including serving as a Guest Editor for special issues on this topic in the journals IN SESSION: Journal of Clinical Psychology (2002), Journal of Psychotherapy Integration (2006), and Cognitive and Behavioral Practice (2006). He has co-authored more than 40 articles and book chapters and has participated in national and international conferences related to his research interests. He is also a recipient of the Royal Society of New Zealand Science and Technology Award for Beginning Scientists, The Australian Association for Cognitive Behavior Therapy's (AACBT) Tracy Goodall Early Career Award, and Massey University's Research Medal - Early Career. Dr. Kazantzis is a licensed (registered) clinical psychologist and maintains a part-time practice in Auckland, New Zealand.

Luciano L'Abate, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Georgia State University, Georgia, Atlanta, USA where he was Director of the Family Psychology Training Program and the Family Study Center. He completed his Ph.D., at Duke University, with post-doctoral specialization at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. He worked in the Psychiatry Departments of Washington (St. Louis) and Emory (Atlanta) Universities Schools of Medicine before moving to Georgia State University, where he spent his entire academic career. He was in part-time private and consulting and clinical practice for 42 years. He has published (author, co-author, edited, and co-edited) 37 books, 3 are in press, as well as over 250 papers in scientific and professional journals.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1441939954
• ISBN 13: 9781441939951
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 484
• Éditeur: Kazantzis Nikolaos, L'Abate Luciano
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