{"product_id":"9788412267471","title":"THE GREAT PSYCHOTHERAPY DEBATE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE GREAT PSYCHOTHERAPY DEBATE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers a critical and comprehensive analysis of the efficacy of psychotherapy, moving away from the traditional approach that seeks a specific treatment for each disorder. Bruce E. Wampold and Zac E. Imel present the contextual model, an alternative based on a scientific understanding of how human beings heal in a social setting. Through a review of the history of healing practices and a detailed study of common factors such as the therapeutic alliance, empathy, and expectations, the book unveils the hidden elements that truly determine the success of a psychological intervention. It is essential reading for professionals seeking a solid empirical foundation beyond diagnostic labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured as a critical examination of the progress of psychotherapy, focusing on the factors that are often overlooked or ignored by traditional research. The authors argue that the obsession with identifying the most effective treatment for a specific disorder (specific ingredients) is limited. Instead, they propose the contextual model, which is derived from understanding psychotherapy as a process of social healing. The work includes a review of the history of medicine and psychotherapy, an analysis of how the therapist's role influences outcomes, and a detailed exploration of research on common factors such as the therapeutic alliance, patient expectations, and empathy. This second edition updates and expands the contextual model, offering a more complete vision of why psychotherapy works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContextual model of psychotherapy: an alternative to the traditional medical model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCommon factors in psychotherapy: therapeutic alliance, expectations, empathy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTherapist effects and their influence on treatment outcomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of healing practices and their evolution toward modern psychotherapy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of research focused exclusively on specific ingredients for specific disorders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and advanced psychology students who wish to delve into the scientific basis of therapeutic practice. It is also of great interest to psychology researchers and mental health professionals seeking to understand the mechanisms underlying the efficacy of psychotherapy beyond specific techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA solid empirical foundation for understanding why psychotherapy is effective, beyond diagnostic labels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and updated view of psychotherapy research, debunking myths about specific treatments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConceptual tools to improve clinical practice, focusing on the alliance, empathy, and patient expectations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA theoretical framework (contextual model) that integrates science with clinical practice in a rigorous way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: WAMPOLD, BRUCE E.; IMEL, ZAC E.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: EDITORIAL ELEFTHERIA SL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORY AND SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: ELEFTHERIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: June 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 528\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 800 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work stands as an essential reference for those seeking a deep, data-driven understanding of psychotherapeutic efficacy. Wampold and Imel's proposal is intellectually rigorous and challenges established paradigms, offering a useful framework for both research and daily clinical practice. Their focus on common factors and the relational context of therapy provides a valuable and necessary perspective in a field often dominated by technique. It is, without a doubt, a thought-provoking read that enhances professional practice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL ELEFTHERIA SL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407177736539,"sku":"9788412267471","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841226747.jpg?v=1781849350","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412267471","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}