Talk Is Not Enough: How Psychotherapy Really Works
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Book Overview
Although more people than ever are in psychotherapy, confusion about what it is, who needs it, and who doesn't still exists. Drawing on over thirty years of experience as a psychotherapist, analyst, and teacher, Dr. Gaylin addresses the fundamentals of the therapeutic process: How does therapy work? Can "talking" truly precipitate a change in behavior? Why do therapists rely so heavily on childhood experiences? Does the past really affect the present? Gaylin speaks plainly but profoundly about the art of therapy, what the roles of the patient and therapist should be, and what it takes, on the part of each, for a patient to get better. The result is an enlightening tour through one of the most misunderstood sciences of our time. As insurance companies limit the number of therapy sessions they will cover and people look for quick-fix "cures" for their psychological ailments, Dr. Gaylin explains the importance of long-term therapy. This book has a natural audience of people in therapy. Current estimates put this number at 15 million.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0316303089
ISBN13:9780316303088
Release Date:March 2000
Publisher:Little Brown and Company
Length:336 Pages
Weight:1.29 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.4" x 9.4"
Age Range:13 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 8 and higher
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
You will not be dissapointed!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I just finished reading this book and I am very satisfied. This book would be of great help in any classroom of psychology. It is easy to read and explains everything that goes on in a therapy session (and how difficult it can be). Therapy sounds great to me now.
This book will answer your questions
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This book was, in on word, great. I am a faithful reader of psycology and psychiatry books and this was one of the best I have read. It was very informative and shed a great deal of light on a very sensitive subject. Psychotherapy is a gentle process and can become overwhelming to some people at times. During those times, it is good to know there are books out there like this one. It will give you hope. Isn't that what we all search for?
Illuminating, uplifting, and on the money
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
What can I add? This book is brilliantly written with style, compassion, and impressive insights into the dynamics of the psychotherapeutic relationship. The anecdotes (from the author's personal history and his patients) sprinkled throughout are enlightening and demonstrate Dr. Gaylin's thesis as well as his writing skills. In short, this is an illuminating book as well as an enjoyable one.
Fantastic!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
As a student, I wasn't thrilled about reading a heavy medical textbook and was delighted to find out this book was anything but! Filled with informative anecdotes and general, straightforward discussions, I happily read this book cover to cover. I've moved on to Dr. Gaylin's other books, and have yet to be disappointed!
Unmasking the mystery
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This is a fascinating book for therapists and patients alike. This look at the mysterious process of psychotherapy helps explain the process and answer questions like how does it work. For another book that answers similar questions from the point of view of several different writers, I'd suggest "Inside Therapy."
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