Current Psychotherapies, Sixth Ed.

Current Psychotherapies – Danny Wedding

Current Psychotherapies, edited by Raymond J. Corsini and Danny Wedding, has long been one of the most widely used textbooks on psychotherapy, introducing students and practitioners to the major therapeutic approaches in a clear, consistent and authoritative way.

This sixth edition presents the leading systems of psychotherapy, with each chapter written by a recognized expert in the approach, often a founder or major contributor to it. The systems covered include psychoanalysis, Adlerian psychotherapy, analytical psychotherapy, person-centered therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, existential psychotherapy, Gestalt therapy, multimodal therapy, family therapy and contemporary integrative and multicultural approaches.

Each chapter follows the same structure, making it easy to compare the different approaches. Readers learn about the history and development of each system, its theory of personality, its view of psychological problems, the techniques used in therapy, the evidence for its effectiveness and its applications to different clients and settings. Case examples illustrate how the theory works in practice.

The book also discusses the relationship between therapist and client and the importance of considering culture and diversity in psychotherapy.

Comprehensive yet accessible, Current Psychotherapies is an essential text for students of psychology, counseling, social work and psychiatry, and a valuable reference for practicing clinicians who want a solid overview of the major schools of therapy.