Basic Psychological Insights for Psychotherapy

This book invites psychotherapists in clinics and practices, whether in training or with extensive experience, to reflect on their own approach and modify and expand it based on their knowledge of psychological concepts and research. The aim is to enable therapists to offer their clients a better therapy experience. While it can sometimes be helpful to work with manageable models, it can also be meaningful to embed one's own actions within a comprehensive conceptual framework – reflective, self-caring, and client-focused.

ContentsFundamental Questions about Psychotherapy ConceptionPractical Problems and Approaches in PsychotherapyBasic Problems of Clients: What psychological aspects can psychotherapists pay attention to, and what (process) goals can they strive for?

About the Author

Prof. Dr. Rainer Sachse is a licensed psychologist, founder of clarification-oriented psychotherapy, and director of the Institute for Psychological Psychotherapy (IPP) in Bochum. Here, he challenges fundamental assumptions about psychotherapy and invites readers to return to the common theoretical roots of psychology – with a focus on integrative concepts, centered on the individual client.