Title: Deconstruction of psychotherapy /
Authors: Karasu, T. Byram 1935-
Publisher: J. Aronson,
Year: 1996
Subjects: Psychotherapy Philosophy; Deconstruction; Psychotherapy; Psychological Theory
Contents: 1. The Concept of Deconstruction -- 2. Deconstruction of Theories: Facts and Fictions -- 3. Deconstruction of the Therapeutic Troika: Current Overarching Paradigms of Psychotherapy. The Psychodynamic Paradigm. The Behavioral Paradigm. The Experiential Paradigm -- 4. Deconstruction of the Dualistic Dilemma: Specificity versus Nonspecificity of Cure. Concept 1: Sectarianism versus Eclecticism. Concept 2: Individuality versus Universality. Concept 3: Techniques versus Relationship -- 5. Deconstruction of the Scientific Schema: Problems of Psychotherapy Research. Research Design and Sample Selection. Methodologies and Assessment of Change. Cost-Effectiveness and Cost-Benefit. Statistical Issues and Strategies. Unresolved Outcome Issues. Conclusions -- 6. Reconstruction: From Separate Schools to Universal Healing Processes. Affective Experiencing. Cognitive Mastery. Behavioral Regulation -- 7. Epilogue: The End of Theory and the Last Therapist