This introductory text provides an invaluable and accessible overview of the rapidly developing field of integrative psychotherapy, and offers a relational-developmental approach to theory and practice. The book goes beyond the confines of the therapy room and explores the significance of the cultural, ecological and transpersonal dimensions of therapy by critiquing the philosophical bases underpinning the theoretical model and looking at the nature of resistance in different phases of therapy. This textbook is essential to students needing a comprehensive introduction to integrative psychotherapy and will also be of interest to the seasoned practitioner.

KEN EVANS is Director of the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute, UK.

Preface to an Integrative Relational Model of Psychotherapy
PART 1: PHILOSOPHY, HISTORY AND RESEARCH
Philosophy and Values of Integrative Psychotherapy
The History of Integration in Psychotherapy
A Basis in Psychotherapy Outcome Studies Supports an Integrative Model
PART 2: THEORETICAL UNDERPINNINGS
A Developmental-Relational Model for Integration
The Process of Integrative Psychotherapy and a Critique of the Model
PART 3: CLINICAL CASE STUDY THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF THEORY
Assessment and Diagnosis 'It-It' Relationship
Intra Psychic Focus 'I-It' Relationship
Interpersonal Focus 'I-Thou' Relationship
'I-Thou' Mutuality The End
The Parallel Process in Supervision
PART 4: CHALLENGES AND CONCERNS
Training Integrative Psychotherapists
Professional Practice Issues
Bibliography