Contemporary Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy

Decades of working with clients have given the outstanding psychotherapist F. Mishler Bishop insights into the positive and problematic aspects of modern therapeutic approaches. By combining his clinical experience with contemporary scientific research, Bishop offers effective therapy based on an... integrative approach. This is an innovative, personalized approach that takes into account the unique needs of each client. The book serves as a practical guide showing clinicians how to systematically, coherently, and consistently integrate various therapeutic methods into their work. Bishop presents practical ways in which psychotherapists can utilize research in the fields of neurology, genetics, and mindfulness, as well as examples of structuring sessions and using strategic homework assignments in between them. The author advocates for the integration of alternative activities, including religious practices and other healing methods.