Talk Therapy: The History of Psychotherapy in the East and West

Author: (USA) Peter Bankert, translated by Li Hongyun and Shen Mengdie
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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 psychotherapy in the book market, but none of them come close to this one. The case studies and citations of the original text in this book are excellent practices, with a level of detail and accuracy that is first-class. — Samuel Gladstone (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 psychotherapy as this one does. I haven’t seen other clinical psychology textbooks that integrate gender and ethical issues into the field, which is exactly what the field needs. It is truly a joy to see the author create 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 theories and practices of psychotherapy in various fields, including history, philosophy, gender, and culture. You will discover connections and contradictions among the competing theories and in the ideas that shape the professional inclinations of most modern psychotherapists. In "Talk Therapy," you will find the following features:
Covers various psychotherapeutic methods from East and West, including radical feminism, existentialism, and Zen Buddhism;
Covers various psychotherapeutic 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 psychotherapy and real-life experiences.