Review of The Integrative Power of Cognitive Therapy

Reviews the book, The integrative power of cognitive therapy by Brad A. Alford and Aaron T. Beck (see record 1997-97373-000). This book makes a case for Cognitive Therapy (CT) as the integrative paradigm for psychotherapy. The writing instructs the reader in Cognitive Therapy and advocates its super...

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Published in:Psychotherapy (Chicago, Ill.) Ill.), 1997, Vol.34 (4), p.518-519
Main Author: Wessler, Richard L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive Therapy
Human
Integrative Psychotherapy
Psychotherapeutic Techniques
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Summary:Reviews the book, The integrative power of cognitive therapy by Brad A. Alford and Aaron T. Beck (see record 1997-97373-000). This book makes a case for Cognitive Therapy (CT) as the integrative paradigm for psychotherapy. The writing instructs the reader in Cognitive Therapy and advocates its superiority to other approaches, especially the so-called psychotherapy integration movement of the Society for Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration (SEPI), to integrate the diversity that is contemporary psychotherapy. The authors want to show us the way into the twenty-first century, and there are far worse guides for us to follow. CT is comprehensive in theory and technique, and it is sensibly grounded in empirical findings and to a lesser extent in cognitive psychology. Nonetheless, some will be reluctant to grant a monopoly to Beck and his successors. All should read this book and decide on which side of the issue to stand. At the very least, the reader will learn about CT or have previous learning consolidated, and will engage in a provocative debate about the nature and future of psychotherapy. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)
ISSN:0033-3204
1939-1536
DOI:10.1037/h0092397