Successful psychotherapy

by C. H. Patterson

World renowned psychotherapist C. H. Patterson, Ph.D., and co-author Suzanne C. Hidor, Ph.D., distill over seventy years of clinical experience to demonstrate how the essence of all good therapy lies in a caring, loving relationship. Their approach transcends different theoretical orientations and will be of great value to every therapist, whatever the school of training. Cognitive and psychodynamic therapists alike will find useful advice on enhancing the therapeutic process. Patterson and Hidore delineate the necessary factors for productive therapy as well as the philosophical and attitudinal stance underlying them, how they are manifested in the relationship, why they are basic to the therapeutic process, and how they are universal to each type to therapy treatment. In addition, citing research and clinical examples, the authors show that class, race, and culture need not be impediments to establishing a helping therapeutic relationship.