Art and Science of Psychotherapy

<p>Psychotherapy like most other areas of health care is a synthesis of scientific technique and artistic expression. The practice like any other is grounded in a series of standardized principles theories and techniques. Individual practitioners define themselves within the field by using these basic tools to achieve their therapeutic goals in novel ways applying these rudimentary skills and guiding principles to each situation. However a toolbox full of treatment approaches no matter how comprehensive is not enough to effectively reach your patients. Effective work can only be accomplished through a synthesis of the fundamental scientific methods and the creative application of these techniques approaches and strategies. </p><p><em>The Art and Science of Psychotherapy </em>offers invaluable insight into the creative side of psychotherapy. The book addresses the fundamental split between researchers and scholars who use scientific methods to develop disorder-specific treatment techniques and those more clinically inclined therapists who emphasize the individual interpersonal aspects of the therapeutic process. With contributions from leading therapists the editors have compiled a practical handbook for clinical psychologists social workers psychiatrists and mental health professionals.</p>