Integrative Brief Therapy: Cognitive, Psychodynamic, Humanistic and Neurobehavioral Approaches

Integrative Brief Therapy gives a lucid description of theory underlying several popular approaches to psychotherapy (focusing primarily on cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic models) and then guides the reader from diagnosis to specific treatments. This book takes complex concepts and discusses them in concrete and practical ways that help the reader conceptualize decision-making in psychotherapy. It also demnstrates how one's understanding of the diagnosis can guide the therapist to a specific set of strategies and techniques. This book recognizes the complexity of psychological functioning and is likely to be appreciated by therapists of various schools of thought. I think it is an especially good introductory text for graduate students. It also addresses growth and emotional healing; not just symptom reduction. Highly recommended.