The Values of Psychotherapy

by Jeremy Holmes, Richard Lindley

Overview

A unique collaboration between a philosopher and a psychiatrist, this volume provides information on the scientific, philosophical, and political value of psychotherapy, focusing on its capacity to enhance autonomy and emotional freedom. The book also treats the moral and clinical issues that may arise in different forms of therapy—analytic, behavioral, and systemic—and explores possible solutions. In addition the author discusses the need for a code of practice for psychotherapists, as well as expansion of state-funded treatment for the needy, while considering the future role of psychotherapy in the modern world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780192177599
Publisher:	Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date:	11/23/1989
Series:	Studies in Bioethics Series
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	5.75(w) x 8.81(h) x 0.97(d)

About the Author

Jeremy Holmes

Table of Contents

1. Taking Psychotherapy Seriously

Editorial Reviews

Though most relevant to psychotherapy under the British National Health Service, this volume broaches more universal issues of ethics, social policy role, and professional practices encountered in the therapeutic relationship<-->while resisting the idea of psychotherapy as a secularized religion. False memories is one new issue that has emerged since the original 1989 publication. Distributed in the US by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

Reviews of the first edition:

'Psychotherapy is here to stay. This first-class book provides an unrivalled basis for further discussion as to how to make it more effective both ethically and professionally."

"This most valuable and timely book should be read by all involved in planning and provision of National Health Service psychotherapy. The authors, a medical psychotherapist and a philosopher, combine forces to illuminate the nature of psychotherapy, its social role, and the associated complex scientific and ethical questions."

"As a collaborative volume The Values of Psychotherapy is highly successful….The book is throughout refreshingly free from jargon. It also avoids the self-important seriousness of much psychotherapeutic literature. The issues addressed are serious issues. But they are tackled with a light touch and, in places, considerable humor."

"In the current situation of vigorous debate about psychotherapy, its place in the NHS, and the questions of the new profession, this is a necessary and timely book."

From the Publisher

Reviews of the first edition:

'Psychotherapy is here to stay. This first-class book provides an unrivalled basis for further discussion as to how to make it more effective both ethically and professionally."

The Independent - Anthony Storr

"This most valuable and timely book should be read by all involved in planning and provision of National Health Service psychotherapy. The authors, a medical psychotherapist and a philosopher, combine forces to illuminate the nature of psychotherapy, its social role, and the associated complex scientific and ethical questions."

International Review of Psychiatry - Jane Milton

"As a collaborative volume The Values of Psychotherapy is highly successful….The book is throughout refreshingly free from jargon. It also avoids the self-important seriousness of much psychotherapeutic literature. The issues addressed are serious issues. But they are tackled with a light touch and, in places, considerable humor."

Journal of Applied Philosophy - K.W.M. Fulford

"In the current situation of vigorous debate about psychotherapy, its place in the NHS, and the questions of the new profession, this is a necessary and timely book."

British Journal of Psychiatry - Phil Mollon

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