Unlock the Secrets of Effective Psychotherapy: Skills and Methods That Work

Despite the widely accepted fact that psychotherapy is an effective form of treatment, there is ongoing debate about what makes it successful. While some argue that the treatment approach, patient contributions, or therapeutic relationship are the key factors, Psychotherapy Skills and Methods That Work contends that clinical skills and methods also play a crucial role in improving practice.

This groundbreaking book is the result of a multiyear, interorganizational Task Force effort to identify, compile, and disseminate research evidence and clinical practices on psychotherapist skills and methods used across theoretical orientations. Edited by renowned scholars Clara E. Hill and John C. Norcross, this comprehensive guide provides original research reviews on the effectiveness of 27 specific psychotherapy skills and methods.

What Works in Psychotherapy?

From affirmation and self-disclosure to role induction, between-session homework, empathic reflections, mindfulness and acceptance, emotion regulation, and cognitive restructuring, each skill and method is thoroughly examined. Each chapter features:

• Clinical examples to illustrate the application of each skill
• Diversity considerations to ensure culturally sensitive practice
• Training implications to enhance therapist development
• Bulleted therapeutic practices to facilitate easy implementation

The final chapter synthesizes the research evidence for the effectiveness of these skills and methods, highlighting implications for clinical training and practice.

A Valuable Resource for Psychotherapy Practitioners

Psychotherapy Skills and Methods That Work is an indispensable guide for psychotherapy practitioners of all persuasions and professions, as well as graduate students and researchers. By forcefully demonstrating what therapists do to help clients change and live more effective lives, this book has the potential to revolutionize the field of psychotherapy.

Publication Details: Published by Oxford University Press on July 28, 2023, in English. ISBN: 9780197611012 (hardcover) and 9780197611029 (paperback).