Category: Books

Jung was a rather controversial, but definitely brilliant psychologist. His work resonates with us to this day, and we can certainly explain much of modern society by taking a closer look at his concepts. That being said, this section will help you get familiarized and learn more about the polemical ideas of Jung, guiding you […]

The interest in person-centered therapy has exponentially grown in the last few years, mainly because of its focus on empathy, humanity, and the authenticity regarding the therapist and client. This therapy modality has the power to inspire and comfort those who work with it, providing a comprehensive and compassionate view of people. To learn more […]

The relationship that the therapist and client form during the psychotherapeutic process is of utmost importance to the outcome of therapy, and gestalt therapists have been studying this aspect of treatment for many years. In the books contained in this section, you’ll find both introductory and advanced discussions that have captivated the attention of many […]

Exposure therapy is a highly tested and highly effective approach that presents itself as a valuable resource to therapists. This list of works contains everything you need to know about what is exposure therapy, why it’s successful and, most importantly, how to implement it in the clinic, with an individual treatment plan for each specific […]

The narrative therapy modality is a powerful way for the patient to cope and elaborate on trauma and other significant life events. As a path to healing, this approach works with the client’s empowerment and the meaning they attribute to something, with the goal of helping them realize that they’re bigger than what’s happened to […]

The books here listed on existential therapy include classics that have been of great use to the whole health field, as it touches on what drives us, our liberty, our spirituality, and many more pertinent subjects to the human experience. Upon reading any of these books, whether you’re an existential psychologist or not, you’ll gain […]

Despite Freud being the father of Psychoanalysis, this revolutionary theory, today, goes way beyond him. This approach, which has drawn so many psychologists and psychiatrists and provided the basis for a large number of theories that came after it, is as diverse as it is profound. That’s why this section is composed of a variety […]

If performed correctly, schema therapy can be extremely advantageous to a patient. Having drawn from a number of different therapy modalities, such as gestalt and behavioral, this practice combines some of the best features of these approaches and creates an innovative and effective tool. The volumes listed in this section provide a complete and detailed […]

Psychodynamic therapies have been around for a long time, and have helped countless people to understand themselves better and lead a more content life. However, even if a therapy approach fits in the psychodanic box, it has its own principles and ideas, which might be hard to delineate at first. The next few books explore […]

In recent studies, it has been discovered that one of the main ingredients to a successful psychotherapeutic process, more than the type of approach, is the therapeutic alliance. That being said, this section is all about how to establish and maintain a healthy and engaging relationship with your client, and how it can influence the […]