Bringing Psychotherapy Research to Life

Louis G. Castonguay, PhD, is a professor of psychology at Penn State University. His work focuses on the process, outcome, and training of psychotherapy, as well as on the development of practice amp ndash research networks. He has coedited three books: on psychotherapy integration (with Conrad Lecomte), on principles of therapeutic change (with Larry Beutler), and on insight in psychotherapy (with Clara Hill).  J. Christopher Muran, PhD, is associate dean and professor, Derner Institute, Adelphi University, and director, Brief Psychotherapy Research Program, Beth Israel Medical Center. His research has concentrated on alliance ruptures and resolution processes and has resulted several book collaborations, including Negotiating the Therapeutic Alliance, Self-Relations in the Psychotherapy Process, Dialogues on Difference, and Therapeutic Alliance.  Lynne Angus, PhD, is a professor of psychology at York University in Toronto, Canada. She is the senior editor of the Handbook of Narrative and Psychotherapy (with John McLeod). Her research focuses on the investigation of narrative and emotion processes in psychotherapy, and she has developed the Narrative Processes Coding System (with Heidi Levitt and Karen Hardtke) for application in differing treatment approaches.  Jeffrey A. Hayes, PhD, is a professor of counseling psychology at Penn State University. His scholarship focuses on the psychotherapy relationship, with an emphasis on therapist factors and the integration of spirituality and psychology. He has coauthored two books with Charles Gelso, The Psychotherapy Relationship and Countertransference and the Therapists' Inner Experience: Perils and Possibilities.  Nicholas Ladany, PhD, is a professor of counseling psychology at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He is the author of three books on supervision and training: Critical Events in Psychotherapy Supervision: An Interpersonal Approach Counselor Supervision: Principles, Process, and Practice and Practicing Counseling and Psychotherapy: Insights from Trainees, Clients, and Supervisors.  Timothy Anderson, PhD, is an associate professor of psychology at Ohio University in Athens. His current research is on the identification of common therapist factors that predict therapy processes and outcome. He is the recipient of the 2 4 Distinguished Early Career Award from the International Society for Psychotherapy Research.

• ContributorsPrefaceA Brief Introduction to Psychotherapy Research -J. Christopher Muran, Louis G. Castonguay, and Berhnard StraussI. Establishing the Foundation for the Scientific Study of PsychotherapyCarl Rogers: Idealistic Pragmatist and Psychotherapy Research Pioneer -Robert Elliott and Barry A. FarberJerome D. Frank: Psychotherapy Researcher and Humanitarian -Bruce E. Wampold and Joel WeinbergerLester Luborsky: A Trailblazer in Empirical Research on Psychoanalytic Therapy -Paul Crits-Christoph, Jacques P. Barber, Brin F. S. Grenyer, and Louis DiguerHans Strupp: A Founder's Contributions to a Scientific Basis for Psychotherapy Practice -Karla Moras, Timothy Anderson, and William E. PiperAaron T. Beck: The Cognitive Revolution in Theory and Therapy -Steven D. HollonII. Does Psychotherapy Work?Irene Elkin: amp quot The Data Are Always Friendly amp quot  -Karla Moras and M. Tracie SheaKenneth I. Howard: The Best Friend That Psychotherapy Research Ever Had. -David E. Orlinsky, Merton S. Krause, Fredrick L. Newman, Robert J. Lueger, and Wolfgang LutzAllen E. Bergin: Consummate Scholar and Charter Member of the Society for Psychotherapy Research -Michael J. Lambert, Alan S. Gurman, and P. Scott RichardsKlaus Grawe: On a Constant Quest for a Truly Integrative and Research-Based Psychotherapy -Franz Caspar and Martin Grosse HoltforthIII. How Does Psychotherapy Work?A. Therapist ContributionsMarvin R. Goldfried: Pioneering Spirit and Integrative Force -Louis G. Castonguay and John C. NorcrossMichael J. Lambert: Building Confidence in Psychotherapy -Benjamin M. Ogles and Jeffrey A. HayesClara E. Hill: A Rebel With Several Causes -Sarah KnoxB. Client ContributionsEugene Gendlin: Experiential Philosophy and Psychotherapy -David L. Rennie, Arthur C. Bohart, and Alberta E. PosLaura Rice: Natural Observer of Psychotherapy Process -Jeanne C. Watson and Hadas WisemanLeslie Greenberg: Emotional Change Leads to Positive Outcome -Rhonda N. Goldman, Lynne Angus, and Jeremy D. SafranC. Relationship VariablesEdward S. Bordin: Innovative Thinker, Influential Investigator, and Inspiring Teacher -Michael J. Constantino, Nicholas Ladany, and Thomas D. BorkovecDonald J. Kiesler: Interpersonal Manifesto -Christopher C. Wagner and Jeremy D. SafranLorna Smith Benjamin: Love, Loyalty, and Learning in Close Attachment Relationships -Kenneth L. CritchfieldDavid E. Orlinsky: Developing Psychotherapy Research, Researching Psychotherapist Development -Micheal Helge R amp oslash nnestad, Ulrike Willutzki, and Margarita TarragonaD. Integration of Multiple VariablesHorst K amp auml chele: Bringing Research, Practice, and People Together -Bernhard StraussEnrico Jones: Appreciating Complexity -Tai Katzenstein, Peter Fonagy, and J. Stuart AblonDavid A. Shapiro: Psychotherapeutic Investigations -Michael Barkham, Glenys Parry, and Gillian E. HardyRobert Elliott: Commitment to Experience -Rhea PartykaWilliam B. Stiles: Empathic Reflections, Voices, and Theory-Building -Meredith Glick Brinegar and Katerine OsatukeIV. What Works For Whom?Sol L. Garfield: A Pioneer in Bringing Science to Clinical Psychology -Larry E. Beutler and Anne D. SimonsLarry E. Beutler: A Matter of Principles -Paulo P. P. Machado, H amp eacute ctor Fern amp aacute ndez amp Aacute lvarez, and John F. ClarkinSidney J. Blatt: Relatedness, Self-Definition, and Mental Representation -John S. Auerbach, Kenneth N. Levy, and Carrie E. SchafferWilliam E. Piper: Negotiating the Complexities of Psychotherapy -John S. OgrodniczukV. ConclusionFuture Directions: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges in Psychotherapy Research -Lynne Angus, Jeffrey A. Hayes, Timothy Anderson, Nicholas Ladany, Louis G. Castonguay, and J. Christopher MuranIndexAbout the Editors