Author Description

"Although behavioural psychotherapy has traditionally focused on objective, goal-directed techniques, it now increasingly recognises the importance of the therapeutic relationship, and the interpersonal context of psychotherapy." "This book presents a powerful integration of theory, clinical practice and research, which will be useful for practising psychotherapists as well as for students of psychotherapy, nursing, clinical psychology, psychiatry, and social work." "The authors develop a model of the therapeutic relationship which is tailored to behavioural psychotherapy. The information and ideas gathered here have a broad application. Part I examines the common interpersonal factors in the psychotherapy process, regardless of the mode or theoretical approach. A conceptual model of the therapeutic relationship is then developed which is informed by well-established social psychology theory, particularly social influence theory. Part II describes a model of the therapeutic relationship based on strategies to: prevent dropout; facilitate client engagement; and establish a working relationship. The different strategies are illustrated with examples from clinical practice. Part III reviews decades of research on the therapeutic relationship in psychotherapy, focusing on outcomes as well as on the instruments used." "This book describes real-life problems and solutions in managing the therapeutic relationship and motivating clientsoften the major concerns of practising psychotherapists."--BOOK JACKET.