Therapeutic Approaches in Psychology

• Introduction. Somatic Therapies. Psychodynamic Therapies. Behavioural Therapies. Cognitive and Cognitive-behavioural Therapies. Humanistic and Existential Therapies. Research Methods in Atypical Psychology. Evaluation of Therapy. Ethical Issues. Conclusions: Clinical Practice. Study Aids [Glossary, Bibliography, Index].

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