James Overholser

The Socratic Method of Psychotherapy

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

James Overholser approaches cognitive therapy through the interactive dialogues of Socrates, aiming to reduce the gap between theory and practice. Clinicians and students will appreciate the flexibility and creativity that underlie effective psychotherapy sessions when guided by the Socratic method as an innovative approach to self-exploration.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Columbia University Press
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Oktober 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 149mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 438g
• ISBN-13: 9780231183291
• ISBN-10: 0231183291
• Artikelnr.: 52714091

Autorenporträt

James Overholser is professor of psychology at Case Western Reserve University. He is the coauthor of Evaluating and Treating Adolescent Suicide Attempters: From Research to Practice (2002) and Elder Suicide: Research, Theory, and Treatment (1994).

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. Introduction to the Socratic Method
2. Psychotherapy as Therapy of the Mind
3. Integrating Science and Practice . . . and Philosophy?
4. Systematic Questioning: If You Do Not Know, Just Ask
5. Inductive Reasoning: Learning from Personal Experiences
6. Universal Definitions: What Do You Mean by That?
7. Socratic Ignorance: Accepting What You Do Not Really Know
8. Guided Discovery: Searching Together as a Team
9. Self-Improvement: Helping Clients to Grow and Mature
10. A Focus on Virtue Ethics in Psychotherapy
11. Wisdom: Can You See the Big Picture?
12. Courage: Are You Brave Enough to Be Yourself?
13. Moderation: Learning to Tame Your Desires
14. Justice: Is It Possible to Be Fair to Everyone?
15. Piety: Do Spiritual Beliefs Have a Place in Psychotherapy?
16. Psychotherapy from a Socratic View
17. Conclusions: Where Do We Go from Here?
References
Index