Reviews for Basic psychiatry

The average rating for Basic psychiatry based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2011-01-24 00:00:00 Elijah Donald One of the most stimulating books on therapy that I have ever read. The authors systematically demonstrate that "what works in therapy" is largely dependent upon the client and not the therapist. An estimated 70% of the change in therapy is client generated. Some tidbits in The Heart & Soul of Change: "Most reviews conclude there is little evidence to indicate differences in effectiveness among various schools of therapy;" or "most theories of therapy are in reality theories of psychopathology;" and finally: "Setting aside the intellectual appeal of diverse models of psychotherapy, the allure of quick psychotropic fixes, and the seductiveness of so-called 'treatment of choice,' the common factors research suggests that successful outcome occurs largely by (a) creating a space for clients to use their resources and (b) ensuring clients' positive experience of the alliance." Be prepared to be challenged in how you viewed therapeutic change; and excited for the possibilities of what this means for the future of counseling and therapy.

Review # 2 was written on 2015-05-09 00:00:00 Kathryn Whaling I loved this book. Very thought provoking on how we do therapy and learning to do what works instead of being stuck on theory. Would highly recommend to therapists, especially beginner therapists.