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What is psychotherapy? How can we choose wisely from so much on offer?This book provides a valuable summary of the main therapies: the "talking cures" of psychoanalysis, behavioral and cognitive techniques, somatic solutions, humanist gestalt and existential approaches, and individual and group therapies.
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A Problem Old as Humanity...
What is Psychotherapy?
Literally, psychotherapy means āmind-healingā. In practice it is the treatment of disorders by using psychological methods - in addition to, or instead of, purely medical procedures. But there is often little agreement about exactly what those methods include. Indeed, many disagree about how the term itself should be used.
Psychotherapy and Counselling
Psychotherapy really began with Sigmund Freudās psychoanalysis in 1894. But since the mid-20th century there have been other approaches. Today the term āpsychotherapyā includes many different forms of help given by trained professionals to individuals or groups of people.
Main types of Psychotherapy
When a person needs help, the first step is usually to consult a medical doctor who will attempt diagnosis and medical therapy. If that is not effective, then various psychotherapeutic approaches can be considered. There are today several hundred psychotherapies available! But, for convenience, the therapies in this book will be divided into seven main groups. The first is medical or somatic therapy ā literally ābody therapyā, mainly using drugs.
The other six are non-medical therapies.
Who is a Psychotherapist?
A major problem is that simply anyone can call him or herself a therapist or psychotherapist! Even those claiming to possess āqualificationsā need very careful scrutiny. Professional bodies exist to recognize training and regulate membersā conduct.
Who is a Psychiatrist?
Psychiatrists are qualified medical doctors (MDs) who have further specialized training in psychiatric approaches, such as those based on psychoanalysis. In Britain, psychiatrists must be medically qualified and are thereby subject to the rules of the British Medical Association (BMA).
The USA has the American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society.
Other Therapists
In addition to psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors, there are many others who call themselves ātherapistsā. For example, people with certificates in aromatherapy - the application of pleasant-smelling substances, often by massage (in fact, one of their journals is simply called Therapist). But this is controversial, especially in view of the non-scientific nature of the theories and claims of aromatherapy.
How to choose a Therapist
Your medical general practitioner may be able to recommend certain therapists - for example, those offering psychoanalysis, cognitive-behaviour therapy, osteopathy, chiropractic or acupuncture treatments. Recommendations from clients of therapists are also valuable. But there are other things to check.
ā¢ Is the therapist professionally qualified? if so, what exactly are the qualifications?
ā¢ How experienced is the therapist?
ā¢ Is the therapist willing to co-operate with your doctor?
ā¢ Does the therapist belong to a recognized professional association, with publicly available register, that you can contact through an address or phone number?
ā¢ Does the relevant professional association have published codes of practice (ethics), complaints and disciplinary system?
Why do People Need Psychotherapy?
The general reason why people need therapy is that they are finding everyday life too difficult.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- A Problem Old as Humanity...
- References, Bibliography and Recommended Reading
- Biographies and Acknowledgements
- Further Information
- Index