Description:

The book covers different types of psychological treatments along with their importance, robust scientific evidence and cost-effectiveness. While referring to established texts in the field, the current work provides coverage on different modes of counselling and psychotherapy which are essential for the students.

The concepts of classical psychoanalysis, individual psychotherapy, object relations, and brief dynamic therapy have been presented from the psychodynamic school of thought. Treatments rooted in classical and operant conditioning, classical concepts of CBT and REBT, as well as DBT and ACT provide understanding of important concepts from the Cognitive and Behavioral schools. Humanistic and existential approaches of client centered therapy and logotherapy orients the reader to the view of innate positivity of human beings and how therapists might help clients achieve their true potential. Recent developments of positive psychology interventions are touched upon. How Indian concept of Karma Yoga can be useful in clinical practice has been deliberated upon. A chapter is also dedicated on how clinicians might work with families.

All the chapters aim to help the reader understand not only the theoretical concepts but also the process which guides practice. Case examples are rooted in the Indian cultural context and therefore help students get further clarity. The aim is to orient the students to the world of logically guided, evidence based, ethical, clinical practice in current times. While students might find it useful for their learning of clinical practice, experienced clinicians might also benefit from this brief work as an important reference point in teaching, practice, and research.

TARGET AUDIENCE

• M.A. Psychology

• B.A. Psychology

• Practising Counsellors and Psychotherapists