Handbook of Psychotherapy Integration

by John C. Norcross, Marvin R. Goldried

Overview

This volume, originally published in 1992 by Basic Books, provides for the first time a comprehensive state-of-the-art description of therapeutic integration and its clinical practices by the leading proponents of the movement. After presenting the concepts, history, research, and belief structure of psychotherapy integration, the book considers two exemplars of theoretical integration, technical eclecticism, and common factors. The authors review integrative therapies for specific disorders, including anxiety, depression, and borderline personality disorder, along with integrative treatment modalities, such as combining individual and family therapy and integrating pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. The book concludes with a section on training and a look at future directions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199728169
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	09/11/2003
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Lexile:	1400L (what's this?)
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

John C. Norcross, PhD, ABPP, is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Scranton, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University, and a clinical psychologist in part-time practice. He is past-president of the APA Society of Clinical Psychology, the APA Division of Psychotherapy, and the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration. Among his 25 coauthored books are Psychotherapy Relationships That Work, Clinician's Guide to Evidence-Based Practice in Behavioral Health, Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Psychology, Psychologists' Desk Reference, and Systems of Psychotherapy: A Transtheoretical Analysis, now in its 9th edition.

Marvin R. Goldfried, PhD, ABPP, is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Stony Brook University, where he was involved in developing its graduate program in clinical psychology. In addition to teaching, supervision, and research, he maintains a practice of psychotherapy in New York City. He is a diplomate in clinical psychology, fellow in the APA, and recipient of several awards from various professional organizations. He is past president of the clinical division of the APA, the psychotherapy division of the APA, and the Society for Psychotherapy Research. Dr. Goldfried is cofounder of the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration, founder of AFFIRM: Psychologists Affirming Their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Family, and founder of the Two-Way Bridge Between Research and Practice.

Table of Contents

Preface
Summary Outline
The Editors
The Contributors

Part I: Conceptual and Historical Perspectives

1. A Primer on Psychotherapy Integration
John C. Norcross and Erin F. Alexander

2. A History of Psychotherapy Integration
Marvin R. Goldfried, John E. Pachankis, and Brien J. Goodwin

Part II: Integrative Psychotherapy Models

A. Common Factors/Processes

3. Integration of Common Factors and Specific Ingredients
Bruce E. Wampold and Pål G. Ulvenes

4. A Principle-Based Approach to Psychotherapy Integration
Catherine F. Eubanks and Marvin R. Goldfried

5. Feedback Informed Treatment
Cynthia L. Maeschalck, David S. Prescott, and Scott D. Miller

B. Technical Eclecticism

6. Multimodal Therapy
Clifford N. Lazarus and Arnold A. Lazarus

7. Systematic Treatment Selection
Andrés J. Consoli & Larry E. Beutler

C. Theoretical Integration

8. The Transtheoretical Approach
James O. Prochaska and Carlo C. DiClemente

9. Cyclical Psychodynamics and Integrative Relational Psychotherapy
Paul L. Wachtel and Gregory J. Gagnon

D. Assimilative Integration

10. Assimilative Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
George Stricker and Jerry Gold

11. Cognitive-Behavioral Assimilative Integration
Louis G. Castonguay, Michelle G. Newman, and Martin Grosse Holtforth

Part III: Integrative Psychotherapies for Specific Disorders & Populations

A. Specific Disorders

12. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder
Heidi L. Heard and Marsha M. Linehan

13. Integrative Treatment of Generalized Anxiety
Henny A. Westra and Michael J. Constantino

14. Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy for Chronic Depression
James P. McCullough, Jr. and Elisabeth Schramm

B. Specific Populations & Modalities

15. Integrative Psychotherapy with Culturally Diverse Clients
Jeff E. Harris, Natasha Shukla, and Allen E. Ivey

16. Integrative Psychotherapy with Children
Athena A. Drewes and John W. Seymour

17. Integrating Self-Help and Psychotherapy
Amanda Edwards-Stewart and John C. Norcross

Part IV: Training, Research, International, and Future Directions

18. Training and Supervision in Psychotherapy Integration
John C. Norcross and Marcella Finnerty

19. Outcome Research on Psychotherapy Integration
James F. Boswell, Michelle G. Newman, and Lata K. McGinn

20. Integrating Research and Practice
Louis G. Castonguay, Michael J. Constantino, & Henry Xiao

21. International Themes in Psychotherapy Integration
Beatriz Gómez, Shigeru Iwakabe, and Alexandre Vaz

22. Future Directions in Psychotherapy Integration
Catherine F. Eubanks, Marvin R. Goldfried, and John C. Norcross

Subject Index

Name Index

Editorial Reviews

A comprehensive state-of-the-art description of therapeutic integration and its clinical practices by the leading proponents of the movement. After presenting the concepts, history, research, and belief structures of psychotherapy integration, the volume considers two exemplars of theoretical integration, technical eclecticism, and common factors. The authors review integrative therapies for specific disorders, including anxiety, depression, and borderline personality disorder, along with integrative treatment modalities, such as combining individual and family therapy and integrating pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. The volume concludes with a section on training and a look at future directions. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

Reviewer: Gary B Kaniuk, PsyD (Cermak Health Services)
Description: This book describes psychotherapy integration, which looks beyond specific therapeutic approaches to find common factors underlying behavior change. It also explores specific disorders/populations, along with training guidelines in psychotherapy integration. The previous edition was published in 2005.
Purpose: The authors state in the preface, "the aim of this third edition continues to be a state-of-the-art, comprehensive description of psychotherapy integration and its clinical practices by some of its distinguished proponents. Along with these integrative approaches, we feature the concepts, history, training, research, international themes, and future of psychotherapy integration as well."
Audience: The intended audience is "practitioners, students, and researchers." John Norcross, a professor psychology at the University of Scranton, has served as president of the American Psychological Association, and Marvin Goldfried is a professor of psychology at Stony Brook University. The contributors are from academic institutions in the United States, Ireland, Argentina, Israel, Norway, and Portugal.
Features: Beginning with an historical perspective, the book notes that psychotherapy integration took hold in the 1990s, although early efforts began as early as the 1930s. However, there are still debates about the effectiveness of any one theory, and between 25 to 50 percent of clinicians do not have a specific theoretical orientation and would rather be known as eclectic. Part II discusses integrative models. Many of the treatment models are equally effective in general and in relation to specific disorders. Therapies that do not focus on a patient's distress are less effective than the approaches that do. The therapeutic relationship is significantly related to outcome. In multimodal therapy, therapists feel that the more one learns about themselves, the less likely symptoms will reappear. Some research suggests that clients may benefit more from a purer form of therapy (in the short run) as opposed to an integrative approach. Part III focuses on integrative therapies for specific populations and disorders. Dialectical behavior therapy is an approach where new developments are encouraged. The cognitive behavioral analysis system of psychotherapy has grown in its treatment of mood disorders because psychotherapy research helped define new treatment options. Integrative child therapies refer to using different philosophies and techniques in individual and family therapy. Part IV explores training issues. Training in psychotherapy integration involves theory integration and assimilative integration. The book ends with a consideration of future directions.
Assessment: This book is excellent in its discussion of integrating theories to create better treatments for clients. It considers various models, along with their use for specific disorders and populations. Clinicians and researchers will find this book extremely useful.

Doody's Review Service

"This book is excellent in its discussion of integrating theories to create better treatments for clients. It considers various models, along with their use for specific disorders and populations. Clinicians and researchers will find this book extremely useful - 5 Stars!" — Doody's

"This third edition reflects the maturing of the integration movement within psychotherapy. We have moved beyond saying that we need to integrate to having established models and solid empirical research. This edition can inspire us to move even further to determine the underlying mechanisms of change across approaches. Bravo!" — Clara E. Hill, PhD, University of Maryland

"What are therapists actually doing and how does therapy work? Norcross and Goldfried have advanced the field of integrative psychotherapy to new heights and this excellent book brings it all together.
As we move toward recognizing the importance of common processes and trans-theoretical approaches, this comprehensive volume will prove to be an excellent guide to practice and research. We should keep in mind that clients are less interested in brands than in what is going to help them. This superb volume will help clinicians and researchers accomplish this important task." — Robert L. Leahy, PhD, Director, American Institute for Cognitive Therapy

"This is an impressive volume and valuable collection of contemporary views...I recommend it highly. A commendable job at representing the excitement and freedom associated with an active, respectful, and fundamentally hopeful exploration of conceptual and practical diversities." — Journal of Psychotherapy Integration (Acclaim for previous edition)

"If you are already familiar with the ideas of integration, this important volume will keep you abreast of current developments in integration. If not, it will stimulate and challenge you to think more integratively...If you are interested in current developments and future directions in psychotherapy, I would put this on a must read list." — Contemporary Psychology (Leslie Greenberg, PhD) (Acclaim for previous edition)

"This book is an impressive review of the efforts made (toward integration)...sophisticated, ingenious, and briskly written." — American Journal of Psychiatry (Leston Havens, MD) (Acclaim for previous edition)

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