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The Human Elements of Psychotherapy: A Nonmedical Model of Emotional Healing
David N. Elkins
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Hardback. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: MMJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 825.
The dominant paradigm in psychotherapy is the medical model, which views therapy as a clinical treatment rather than a healing interpersonal connection. Words like patient, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and modalities reflect this medically oriented view of therapy. In this book, David Elkins cogently argues that while the medical model remains widely accepted, science shows it to be inappropriate. A wealth of evidence suggests that healing occurs through human connection and social interaction, not modalities and techniques. Elkins presents a nonmedical model of psychotherapy - one that places common factors, particularly human factors, at the ... Read more
The dominant paradigm in psychotherapy is the medical model, which views therapy as a clinical treatment rather than a healing interpersonal connection. Words like patient, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and modalities reflect this medically oriented view of therapy. In this book, David Elkins cogently argues that while the medical model remains widely accepted, science shows it to be inappropriate. A wealth of evidence suggests that healing occurs through human connection and social interaction, not modalities and techniques. Elkins presents a nonmedical model of psychotherapy - one that places common factors, particularly human factors, at the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
American Psychological Association United States
Number of pages
176
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
824g
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Washington DC, United States
ISBN
9781433820663
SKU
V9781433820663
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About David N. Elkins
David N. Elkins, PhD, is a Professor Emeritus of psychology in the Graduate School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University, where he has trained clinical psychologists for nearly 30 years. As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Elkins has worked in hospital, community mental health, and private-practice settings. He is a Fellow of APA and has served twice (1998-1999 and 2011-2012) ... Read more
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