{"product_id":"constructivist-psychotherapy-9780415413121","title":"Constructivist Psychotherapy","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePsychotherapy has undergone major changes in recent years, with a variety of new approaches including cognitive-behavioural therapy joining the more traditional and widespread schools of thought. These new approaches all share the epistemological assumption of constructivism, which states that there are alternative ways of looking at events and that we interpret events according to how we see the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConstructivist Psychotherapy\u003c\/em\u003e reviews the constructivist trends in psychotherapy which link these new approaches, allowing the reader to enter an entirely new dialogue. The book traces constructivist thought, elaborating on Kelly's personal construct theory and the implications for psychotherapeutic theory and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAreas of discussion include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe therapist's understanding of the client's narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea constructivist understanding of the person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epsychological constructivism and constructivist trends in psychoth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This book represents the culmination of over a quarter of a century of careful work by the authors in developing their particular approach to constructivist psychotherapy. Not only does it contain an unusually detailed exposition of the assumptions underlying the approach, but it is also a rich source of clinical wisdom, which will be of great value to both trainees and more experienced therapists.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Winter, University of Hertfordshire and Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust, UK.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"At last, a book series that will help to make the ideal of effective continuing professional development in the fields of psychotherapy and counselling more of a reality. Without being partisan or requiring an unrealistically high level of existing knowledge, the books offer a unique opportunity for experienced practitioners and advanced students to encounter the cutting edge of theory in their particular theoretical model.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Samuels, Professor of Analytical Psychology, University of Essex.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A stunning little book, deceptively simple and straightforward; this book should be required reading for students and practitioners who wish to offer therapeutic help to those suffering from various losses and emotional upheavals, distresses that are frequently diagnosed as mental illness. Neimeyer is an adept student of psychotherapeutic theories, and he nimbly inserts various theoretical ideas within the chapters. An exciting and generative alternative for people seeking happier lives.\" --\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMary Gergen, Ph.D., in\u003cem\u003e PsycCRITIQUES,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVol. 54, Release 45\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This book represents the culmination of over a quarter of a century of careful work by the authors in developing their particular approach to constructivist psychotherapy. Not only does it contain an unusually detailed exposition of the assumptions underlying the approach, but it is also a rich source of clinical wisdom, which will be of great value to both trainees and more experienced therapists.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Winter, University of Hertfordshire and Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental health NHS Trust, UK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"At last, a book series that will help to make the ideal of effective continuing professional development in the fields of psychotherapy and counselling more of a reality. Without being partisan or requiring an unrealistically high level of existing knowledge, the books offer a unique opportunity for experienced practitioners and advanced students to encounter the cutting edge of theory in their particular theoretical model.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Samuels, Professor of Analytical Psychology, University of Essex.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A stunning little book, deceptively simple and straightforward; this book should be required reading for students and practitioners who wish to offer therapeutic help to those suffering from various losses and emotional upheavals, distresses that are frequently diagnosed as mental illness. Neimeyer is an adept student of psychotherapeutic theories, and he nimbly inserts various theoretical ideas within the chapters. An exciting and generative alternative for people seeking happier lives.\" - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMary Gergen, in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePsycCRITIQUES,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVol. 54, No. 45, 2009\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Chiari and Nuzzo’s contribution is refreshing, challenging, and important. Readers will undoubtedly find themselves consulting it for guidance long after having read it the first time. Invoking the language of personal construct theory, this is a book that offers many intriguing and generative constructive alternatives for experienced and inexperienced therapists alike.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- Jonathan D. Raskin, Constructivist Foundations, Vol. 5, No. 2, 2010\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface. Personal Construct Psychotherapy: Forerunner of Constructivist Psychotherapies. Psychological Constructivism and Constructivist Trends in Psychotherapy. A Constructivist Understanding of the Person. The Therapist’s Understanding of the Client’s Narrative. The Therapist’s Construction of the Client’s Narrative. An Ontological Venture: The Psychotherapy Process. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402113392983,"sku":"9780415413121","price":103.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/constructivist-psychotherapy-9780415413121","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}