Humanistic psychotherapies: Handbook of research and practice (2nd ed.).

This thoroughly revised update to the first edition highlights cutting edge research on the effectiveness of various humanistic psychotherapy approaches. Illustrative case examples containing vivid client-therapist dialogue demonstrate how to apply humanistic principles in practice. Humanistic psychotherapy is based on more than 70 years of psychological research, but there has been a surge of literature since the first edition of Humanistic Psychotherapies. This extensively updated volume highlights the flourishing evidence base for humanistic approaches, demonstrating that they are equal to or more effective than other therapeutic approaches. In fact, cornerstones of humanistic practice, such as therapist empathy and authentic emotional expression and experience, are essential to promoting positive client outcomes for non-humanistic practitioners as well. In addition to a general review of research, the contributors focus on specific approaches, including person-centered therapy, gestalt therapy, focusing-oriented therapy, existential therapy, emotion-focused therapy, relationship enhancement therapy, and child-centered play therapy. Also discussed are important therapist factors and client variables that contribute to effective psychotherapy. New findings are translated into practical guidelines for clinicians. Numerous case examples with vivid client-therapist dialogues illustrate how humanistic principles and approaches can be applied in actual practice--not just with individuals, but also with couples, families, and children. The final chapter synthesizes the entire volume with a proposed model for optimal humanistic psychotherapeutic practice, based on 20 simple premises drawn from the best evidence available. "Humanistic psychotherapy is based on more than 70 years of psychological research, but there has been a surge of literature since the first edition of Humanistic Psychotherapies. This extensively updated volume highlights the flourishing evidence base for humanistic approaches, demonstrating that they are equal to or more effective than other therapeutic approaches. In fact, cornerstones of humanistic practice, such as therapist empathy and authentic emotional expression and experience, are essential to promoting positive client outcomes for non-humanistic practitioners as well. In addition to a general review of research, the contributors focus on specific approaches, including person-centered therapy, gestalt therapy, focusing-oriented therapy, existential therapy, emotion-focused therapy, relationship enhancement therapy, and child-centered play therapy. Also discussed are important therapist factors and client variables that contribute to effective psychotherapy. New findings are translated into practical guidelines for clinicians. Numerous case examples with vivid client-therapist dialogues illustrate how humanistic principles and approaches can be applied in actual practice--not just with individuals, but also with couples, families, and children. The final chapter synthesizes the entire volume with a proposed model for optimal humanistic psychotherapeutic practice, based on 20 simple premises drawn from the best evidence available"--Publicity materials. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2015 APA, all rights reserved) Humanistic Psychotherapy Is Based On More Than 70 Years Of Psychological Research, But There Has Been A Surge Of Literature Since The First Edition Of Humanistic Psychotherapies. This Extensively Updated Volume Highlights The Flourishing Evidence Base For Humanistic Approaches, Demonstrating That They Are Equal To Or More Effective Than Other Therapeutic Approaches. In Fact, Cornerstones Of Humanistic Practice, Such As Therapist Empathy And Authentic Emotional Expression And Experience, Are Essential To Promoting Positive Client Outcomes For Non-humanistic Practitioners As Well. In Addition To A General Review Of Research, The Contributors Focus On Specific Approaches, Including Person-centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Focusing-oriented Therapy, Existential Therapy, Emotion-focused Therapy, Relationship Enhancement Therapy, And Child-centered Play Therapy. Also Discussed Are Important Therapist Factors And Client Variables That Contribute To Effective Psychotherapy. New Findings Are Translated Into Practical Guidelines For Clinicians. Numerous Case Examples With Vivid Client-therapist Dialogues Illustrate How Humanistic Principles And Approaches Can Be Applied In Actual Practice--not Just With Individuals, But Also With Couples, Families, And Children. The Final Chapter Synthesizes The Entire Volume With A Proposed Model For Optimal Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Practice, Based On 20 Simple Premises Drawn From The Best Evidence Available--résumé De L'éditeur. (psycinfo Database Record (c) 2015 Apa, All Rights Reserved). Front Matter Copyright Contents Contributors Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Part I Historical and Conceptual Foundations Chapter 1 Psychological Foundations for Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Practice Part II Overviews of Research Chapter 2 Effective Humanistic Psychotherapy Processes and Their Outcomes Chapter 3 Qualitative Research and Humanistic Psychotherapy Chapter 4 The Role of Empathy in Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, and Practice Chapter 5 Emotion in Psychotherapy: An Experiential–Humanistic Perspective Part III Major Therapeutic Approaches Chapter 6 Person-Centered Therapy: Past, Present, and Future Orientations Chapter 7 Contemporary Gestalt Therapy Chapter 8 Focusing-Oriented–Experiential Psychotherapy: From Research to Practice Chapter 9 Existential Psychotherapies Chapter 10 Emotion-Focused Therapy Part IV Therapeutic Modalities Chapter 11 Empirically Supported Humanistic Approaches to Working With Couples and Families Chapter 12 Humanistic Psychotherapy With Children Part V Therapeutic Issues and Applications Chapter 13 The Good Therapist: Evidence Regarding the Therapist’s Contribution to Psychotherapy Chapter 14 Client Variables and Psychotherapy Outcomes Part VI Analysis and Synthesis Chapter 15 Toward a Research-Based Integration of Optimal Practices of Humanistic Psychotherapies Index About the Editors Humanistic psychotherapy is based on over 70 years of psychological research, and there has been a surge of new evidence demonstrating its effectiveness. This significantly updated volume synthesizes these new findings and translates them into practical guidelines for clinicians via illustrative client–therapist dialogues. Chapters written by expert contributors focus on key humanistic principles—therapist empathy and working with clients' emotions—in addition to specific humanistic approaches, such as emotion-focused therapy, focusing-oriented therapy, and person-centered therapy.