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Book SynopsisWhile we know that psychotherapy works, there is hearty debate about what makes it work. In the past, rival arguments have maintained that psychotherapy proves effective because of the treatment approach, patient contributions, or the therapeutic relationship. Psychotherapy Skills and Methods That Work argues that clinical skills and methods also play a crucial role and that what therapists do has major consequences for improving practice.Psychotherapy Skills and Methods That Work is the result of a multiyear, interorganizational Task Force commissioned to identify, compile, and disseminate the research evidence and clinical practices on psychotherapist skills and methods used across theoretical orientations. Edited by renowned scholars Clara E. Hill and John C. Norcross, this book provides original research reviews on the effectiveness of 27 specific psychotherapy skills and methods, including affirmation, self-disclosure, role induction, between-session homework, empathic reflections, mindfulness and acceptance, emotion regulation, and cognitive restructuring. Each chapter on a therapy skill or method features clinical examples, diversity considerations, training implications, and bulleted therapeutic practices, while the final chapter summarizes the research evidence for the effectiveness of these skills/methods and emphasizes implications for clinical training and practice.Forcefully demonstrating what therapists do to help clients change and live more effective lives, Psychotherapy Skills and Methods That Work will serve as a go-to guide for psychotherapy practitioners of all persuasions and professions, as well as graduate students and psychotherapy researchers.
Trade ReviewSo many techniques, so little time! Hill and Norcross task the field's leading researchers with sifting through decades of evidence, identifying 'what works' and presenting it in a straightforward, highly readable, and clinically applicable way." * Scott D. Miller, PhD, Director, International Center for Clinical Excellence *
A long-awaited text that is one of the most important contributions to the psychotherapy literature in recent decades. With reviews of the research, clinical illustrations, and practice guidance for key therapeutic skills and methods, this is an essential compendium for any psychotherapist or counselor wanting to stay at the forefront of their field." * Mick Cooper, Professor of Counselling Psychology, School of Psychology, University of Roehampton *
Hill and Norcross orchestrated a mega collaboration of leading researchers-practitioners to examine state-of-the-art evidence on the skills and methods that psychotherapists practice. A must-read, clinicians and trainers will benefit breadth and depth to guide them in practice and teaching, and researchers inspiration for developing innovative multilayered ways to advance our understanding of how to make it work." * Hadas Wiseman, PhD, Professor, Department of Counseling and Human Development, University of Haifa, Israel *
Edited by two of the top scholars in the field of psychotherapy, this volume reviews over 20 of the most important clinical skills for psychotherapy. Packed with both research and practical advice, every chapter is authored by leading experts in mental health research and service delivery. This volume will be of great benefit for trainees, research scholars, and practicing clinicians. Highly recommended for psychotherapists at all career stages!" * Tony Rousmaniere, PsyD, Executive Director, Sentio Counseling Center, and author/editor of the Essentials of Deliberate Practice APA series *
So many techniques, so little time! Hill and Norcross task the field's leading researchers with sifting through decades of evidence, identifying 'what works' and presenting it in a straightforward, highly readable, and clinically applicable way. * Scott D. Miller, PhD, Director, International Center for Clinical Excellence *
A long-awaited text that is one of the most important contributions to the psychotherapy literature in recent decades. With reviews of the research, clinical illustrations, and practice guidance for key therapeutic skills and methods, this is an essential compendium for any psychotherapist or counselor wanting to stay at the forefront of their field. * Mick Cooper, Professor of Counselling Psychology, School of Psychology, University of Roehampton *
Hill and Norcross orchestrated a mega collaboration of leading researchers-practitioners to examine state-of-the-art evidence on the skills and methods that psychotherapists practice. A must-read, clinicians and trainers will benefit breadth and depth to guide them in practice and teaching, and researchers inspiration for developing innovative multilayered ways to advance our understanding of how to make it work. * Hadas Wiseman, PhD, Professor, Department of Counseling and Human Development, University of Haifa, Israel *
Edited by two of the top scholars in the field of psychotherapy, this volume reviews over 20 of the most important clinical skills for psychotherapy. Packed with both research and practical advice, every chapter is authored by leading experts in mental health research and service delivery. This volume will be of great benefit for trainees, research scholars, and practicing clinicians. Highly recommended for psychotherapists at all career stages! * Tony Rousmaniere, PsyD, Executive Director, Sentio Counseling Center, and author/editor of the Essentials of Deliberate Practice APA series *
