Why Therapy Isn't Working - and what to do about it!

These four works re-issued in two volumes, form a synthesis of his theory and practise, together offering an understanding of the origins of psychological disorder and the therapy that will help or hinder it. They offer a welcome corrective for the psychology student or practitioner and an encouraging new overview for the general reader.

About the author

David Smail was awarded a PhD in psychology by University College London in 1965. While working for the NHS as a clinical psychologist, he helped pioneer the 'therapeutic community' approach to mental disorder. He moved to Nottingham in 1968 he held the honorary post of Special Professor in Clinical Psychology at the University of Nottingham from 1979 until 2000. Other books by David Smail include The Origins of Unhappiness, How to Survive Without Psychotherapy, The Nature of Unhappiness, and Why Therapy Doesn't Work.

Summary

The life choices you can make

Product details

• Authors: David Smail, David (special in Clini Smail, Smail David
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.04.2001
• EAN: 9781841193496
• ISBN: 978-1-84119-349-6
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 197 mm x 30 mm
• Weight: 407 g
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / General, SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General, Popular psychology, Psychotherapy