Why Do Research in Psychotherapy?: Introduction to a Revolution

The field of psychotherapy research faces many serious problems that are rarely discussed, and these problems could have profound effects on its future. This book provides frank and open discussion of some of the key issues pertaining to psychotherapy research, using a fresh and inspiring angle. Revolution in Psychotherapy Research makes a convincing case for the implementation of a discovery–oriented approach which will revolutionise the psychotherapy research field.

Spis treści:
Does This Kind of Psychotherapy Thing go With That Kind of psychotherapy Thing?
Is Psychotherapy Good, Worthwhile, Helpful and effective?
Is This Particular Psychotherapy Good, Worthwhile, Helpful and effective?
Is This Psychotherapy More Helpful and Effective Than Psychotherapy for This Particular Problem/disorder?
Is This Particular In–session Thing connected With Successful Post–treatment Outcome?
Are These Things Common across Successful, Effective Therapies?
Is This Theory of Psychotherapy Good?
Is This Theory of Psychotherapy Better Than That Theory?
Does The Research contribute to The Cumulative Body of Psychotherapeutic Knowledge?
The discovery–oriented Approach to Research on Psychotherapy.
Conclusion and invitations.
References.
Index

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The field of psychotherapy research faces many serious problems that are rarely discussed, and these problems could have profound effects on its future. This book provides frank and open discussion of some of the key issues pertaining to psychotherapy research, using a fresh and inspiring angle. Revolution in Psychotherapy Research makes a convincing case for the implementation of a discovery–oriented approach which will revolutionise the psychotherapy research field.