Posted by gardenergirl on March 27, 2004, at 0:14:42
In reply to Re: ??? about therapy models, posted by DaisyM on March 26, 2004, at 17:28:58
Racer,
I feel a little sadistic recommending this, but there is a set of books that talk about specific therapy models out there that I found valuable recently. It's the "Comprehensive Handbook of Psychotherapy", edited by Florence Kaslow. One volume is all about Behavior-based therapies, one is all about psychodynamic therapies, one is humanistic/existential, and the fourth is integrative/eclectic. If you are one to head to the library and research til the doors are locked and the cows come home you might find something in there that makes sense. But it's very detailed in the different models. If you want more of a broad overview, I'm not sure of a good text off of the top of my head.Either way, you can always ask a T or potential T to explain their preferred model. If they say "eclectic" ask them how they conceptualize clients, i.e. how do they view problems, personality, history, the present environment, feelings, and thoughts as contributing to the problem.
Hope this helps,
gg
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