An Introduction to Integrative Psychotherapy

This text provides an invaluable and accessible overview of the rapidly developing field of integration. In order to convey the essential components of integrative therapy, the authors combine a broad review of the field of integration with a specific model. In the first section they explore the philosophical, historical and research background to the integrative movement, culminating in a discussion of the key components of a theory of integration. In the second section they provide an example of the theory and application of a coherent model of integration. This 'developmental relational' model draws together aspects of humanistic psychology and contemporary psychoanalysis. The final section focuses on particular ethical, training and professional considerations pertinent to the integrative practitioner.

Ken Evans is Head of the MA Gestalt Psychotherapy and Doctor of Psychotherapy programs at the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute.

Maria Gilbert is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Head of the MSc Integrative Psychotherapy and Supervision Diploma programmes at the Metanoia Institute.

Introduction * PART 1: PHILOSOPHICAL AND HISTORICAL ROOTS OF INTEGRATION * Philosophical Roots in the Western Tradition * History of Integration * Research Base in Outcome Studies * Key Components of a Theory of Integration * PART 2: THEORETICAL MODEL * Theoretical Model * PART 3: APPLICATION OF THE MODEL * Goals of Therapy in the Model * Phases of Therapy and Choice of Clients * PART 4: CHALLENGES, PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS * Challenges, Professional Practice and Ethical Considerations * Epilogue
Introduction * PART 1: PHILOSOPHICAL AND HISTORICAL ROOTS OF INTEGRATION * Philosophical Roots in the Western Tradition * History of Integration * Research Base in Outcome Studies * Key Components of a Theory of Integration * PART 2: THEORETICAL MODEL * Theoretical Model * PART 3: APPLICATION OF THE MODEL * Goals of Therapy in the Model * Phases of Therapy and Choice of Clients * PART 4: CHALLENGES, PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS * Challenges, Professional Practice and Ethical Considerations * Epilogue