Talk Therapy - The History of Psychotherapy in Eastern and Western Cultures

Author: (USA) Peter Bankert
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: "Talk Therapy" is one of the best and most accurate theoretical books I have read so far. I have seen many textbooks for students introducing the main theories of psychological therapy in the book market, but none of them are as good as this one. The case studies and citations of the original text in this book are quite good practices, with a level of detail and accuracy that is first-class. — Samuel Goldman (Wake Forest University, USA, expert in group work for the American Association of Group Work) I have been waiting for this textbook. Currently, no textbook can combine critical analysis with the history, culture, and gender aspects of psychological therapy as this one does. I haven’t seen other clinical psychology textbooks that integrate gender and ethical issues into the field, and this field desperately needs such a perspective. It is truly a joy to see the author write such a practical and accessible work. — Beverly Palmer (California State University)
Explore the fundamental concepts of psychology—the essence of human emotions and mental health needs! This unique book introduces you to the basics of the theory and practice of psychotherapy in fields such as history, philosophy, gender, and culture. You will discover connections and contradictions among the competing theories and in the ideas that form the professional inclinations of most modern psychotherapists. In "Talk Therapy," you will find the following features:
Covers various psychological therapies from Eastern and Western cultures, including radical feminism, existentialism, and Zen Buddhism;
Covers various psychological therapy practices from ancient times to the present, including the influence of the Enlightenment on psychotherapy, the work of 18th and 19th-century French psychiatrists, and the recent developments in clinical psychology;
Case studies, stories, anecdotes, and personal recollections bridge the gap between academic psychology and real-life experiences.