Personal Construct Psychology in Clinical Practice: Theory, Research and Applications

ISBN-13: 9780415006019 / Angielski / Miękka / 1994 / 476 str.

David A. Winter;Winter David

Opis

This title aims to provide a comprehensive account of the clinical applications of personal construct theory. It presents a thorough examination of the similarities and contrasts between personal construct theory and other major approaches to psychological disorders and their treatments. Clinicians who wish to employ methods derived from the theory will find clear guidelines set out for them.

Recenzje

`David Winter's book...is a landmark and should prove to be an essential reference source for many years to come.' - Eric Button, British Journal of Medical Psychology

`As a compendium of personal construct psychology it is unlikely to be superseded for many years, perhaps ever.' - Changes

`The single-source standard bearer of research reviews in this area for the foreseeable future.' - Contemporary Psychology

Spis treści

Part I Personal Construing: Its Nature and Assessment 1. The Theory 2. Techniques for the assessment of construing Part II Construing in Psychological Disorder and its Treatment: A Review of Research 3. Disorders of the structure of the construct system 4. The content of construing in disorder 5. Explorations of therapy and reconstruction Part III Clinical Applications of Personal Construct Psychology 6. The Personal Construct Theory Approach to Diagnosis 7. Personal Construct Psychotherapy 8. Personal Construct Theory and Alernative Constructions of Psychological Disorder and Therapy References Index

O autorze

David Winter