Description: The definitive, evidence-based book on the psychotherapy relationship: what works in general (volume 1) and what works for particular patients (volume 2). Each chapter presents definitions, clinical examples, landmark studies, comprehensive meta-analyses, diversity considerations, training implications, and ends with bulleted clinical practices. The third edition features expanded coverage and updated reviews with an enhanced practice focus.
Review Quotes: "This is a timely and truly outstanding book which all concerned with quality health care should carefully review. The key to successful therapy IS, and has always been, the establishment of a genuine therapeutic relationship, not the blind application of cookbook techniques. Backed up by rigorous scientific studies, the authors cogently explore various elements of therapy in depth, while providing understandable examples. An extraordinarily timely text." -- Patrick DeLeon, PhD, JD, Past-President, American Psychological Association
"A veritable gold mine of research related to relationships, this is a volume that should be an invaluable reference for every student and practitioner of psychotherapy." -- Psychotherapy"This excellent resource is a treasure! Psychotherapy Relationships That Work is the gold standard in providing current evidence on how the psychotherapist client/patient relationship promotes change. Educators, researchers and practitioners will be informed, inspired and moved by an immersion into the evidence-based understanding of the change process." -- Melba Vasquez, PhD, ABPP, Independent Practice and former APA President"This edition of Psychotherapy Relationships That Work will have significant impact for several years. Training programs will find it an excellent tool to illuminate the link between science and practice, to say nothing of the superb guidelines for implementing relationship-focused strategies. Practitioners will also benefit from reviewing these processes and may come to a deeper understanding of their own work. This collection of research is an important step in the development of a much needed, richer synthesis." -- PsycCritiques"Well written, well-explained, and a good blend of application make the book an essential addition for the practitioners, teachers, and therapy researchers." -- The Family Psychologist"This book, written by international experts, welcomes necessary new content and chapter updates to the third edition. It skillfully discusses therapeutic relationships at length and presents helpful case examples that reflect on both clinician and patient characteristics. 5 Stars!" -- Doody's