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This book is a hybrid; it contains theoretical sections and sections de­ voted to technique; it attempts to provide a historical perspective and to give a contemporary formulation of theory and practice; and it dis­ cusses both practical problems of day-by-day therapy sessions and phil­ osophical issues related to the meaning of psychotherapy in modern society. In a way the book reflects, in its own style and contents, the subject it is about. Eclectic therapy is certainly a hybrid of many strains of influence; it is more diverse in its structures, theories, and techniques than any other therapeutic orientation. Still, eclectic therapy does have a definite consistency and coherency that I hope will be clearly revealed in this book. The plan of the book is as follows. In Part I, I will present the arguments and evidence that there is a modern trend toward eclecticism among therapists and then in Part II, tie this trend into the historical tradition of functionalism. Both the common features of clinical func­ tionalism and the specific ideas and methods of James, Janet, Burrow, Taft, and Thorne are presented. I believe it will be a revelation to many readers to see the contemporary significance of the therapies practiced by these eclectic pioneers.

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Author:   Joseph Hart
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1983
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.601kg
ISBN:  

9781468411607

ISBN 10:   1468411608
Pages:   394
Publication Date:   16 February 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

I Introduction.- 1. Modern Eclecticism in Therapy.- II History.- 2. A Historical Overview of Eclectic Therapy.- 3. William James and the Harvard Line of Clinical Functionalism.- 4. The Clinical Eclecticism of Pierre Janet.- 5. The Iconoclastic Eclecticism of Trigant Burrow.- 6. The Functional Therapy of Jessie Taft and the Systematic Eclectic Therapy of Frederick Thorne.- III Theory.- 7. A Paradigm for Modern Functional Eclecticism.- 8. The Feeling Moment and the Dynamics of Expression.- 9. A Functional Theory of Dreaming.- 10. Adult Growth and the Goals of Therapy.- 11. Psychological Fitness: A Model for Personality Exercise and Change.- 12. Therapeutic Change: Models of Integration and Reintegration.- IV Technique: A Functional Manual.- 13. Designing a Program of Functional Therapy.- 14. Month One: Orientation.- 15. Months Two through Six: Personality Changes.- 16. Months Seven through Twelve: Resistances, Defenses, and Negative Images.- 17. Extending the Manual: Creative Programming.- Appendixes.- A. Mental Status Examination.- B. History Questionnaire.- C. Psychological Fitness Survey.- D. Case Termination Form.- E. The Test of Attentional & Interpersonal Style (TAIS).- F. Social Situations Questionnaire and Social Behaviors Ratings.- G. Therapist Notes: Intake Session.- References.

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