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A textbook surveying various theories and examples of their application over the past century. Though a general overview should be covered first, the other chapters can be taken up in any order, and expanded or even dropped by instructors tailoring a course. The third edition contains a new chapter on constructivist and integrative approaches; no dates are mentioned for earlier ones. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Comprehensive in scope yet succinct in its description and explanation of individual theories, Sharf's book introduces students to the systematic theories. For each major theory presented in the text, basic information about background, personality theory, and theory of psychotherapy provides a way for students to understand the application of the theory. Using case summaries and client-therapist dialogues, Sharf demonstrates how twelve theories can be applied to individual therapy and to common psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and borderline disorders. Sharf shows how each theory can be applied to work with groups. Sharf also describes how each theory can be applied to families, as well as providing a description of family systems theories in Chapter 13, Family Therapy.
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