Bergin and Garfield’s Handbook of Psychotherapy and Behavior Change: Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence

Originally published in 1971, Bergin and Garfield’s Handbook of Psychotherapy and Behavior Change has been a cornerstone of psychotherapy research and practice for five decades. This seventh edition marks a major milestone in the book’s history, featuring contributions from over 60 renowned experts in the field from more than 10 countries.

A Comprehensive Overview of Psychotherapy Research

This seminal handbook provides an exhaustive overview of research findings in psychotherapy, covering historical and methodological issues, measuring and evidencing change, therapeutic ingredients, therapeutic approaches and formats, increasing precision and scale of delivery, and future directions in the field of psychotherapy research. The new edition features rewritten and updated chapters, as well as new topics that reflect the latest developments in psychotherapy research and practice.

New Topics and Insights

Some of the exciting new topics covered in this edition include:

• Characteristics of effective therapists
• Mindfulness and acceptance-based therapies
• Personalized treatment approaches
• The internet as a medium for treatment delivery
• Models of therapy and how to scale up treatment delivery to address unmet needs

These topics, along with the handbook’s comprehensive coverage of the field, make it an indispensable resource for academics, researchers, practitioners, and students alike.

A Rigorous and Evidence-Based Text

Bergin and Garfield’s Handbook of Psychotherapy and Behavior Change is a rigorous and evidence-based text that has been widely acclaimed for its intellectual rigor, methodological sophistication, and clinical relevance. This anniversary edition builds on the handbook’s reputation, offering state-of-the-art updates to the key areas in psychotherapy research and practice today.

With its authoritative coverage and expert insights, this handbook is poised to remain the essential reference volume for psychotherapy research and practice for years to come.