Beginnings: The Art and Science of Planning Psychotherapy

Utilizing a decade’s worth of clinical experience gained since its original publication, Mary Jo Peebles builds and expands upon exquisitely demonstrated therapeutic approaches and strategies in this second edition of Beginnings. The essential question remains the same, however: How does a therapist begin psychotherapy? To address this delicate issue, she takes a thoughtful, step-by-step approach to the substance of those crucial first sessions, delineating both processes and potential pitfalls in such topics as establishing a therapeutic alliance, issues of trust, and history taking. Each chapter is revised and expanded to include the latest treatment research and modalities, liberally illustrated with rich case material, and espouse a commitment to the value of multiple theoretical perspectives. Frank and sophisticated, yet eminently accessible, this second edition will be an invaluable resource for educators, students, and seasoned practitioners of any therapeutic persuasion.Additional ISBNs9780415883085, 9780203846155Beginnings: The Art and Science of Planning Psychotherapy 2nd Edition is written by Mary Jo Peebles and published by Routledge. ISBNs for Beginnings are 9781136932298, 1136932291 and the print ISBNs are 9780415883092, 0415883091. Additional ISBNs include 9780415883085, 9780203846155.