Ambivalence in psychotherapy : facilitating readiness to change / David E. Engle and Hal Arkowitz

By:

Engle, D.E

Contributor(s):

Arkowitz, H

Publication details: New York ; London : Guildford Press, 2006Description: xiv, 240 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:

10159385255X
139781593852559

Subject(s):

NLM classification:

WM 425.

Summary: Drawing on cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic perspectives, the volume begins by outlining an integrative model of ambivalence. Vital insights are provided into the thoughts, feeling and expectations that can lead a person to oscillate toward and away from desired goals. Chapters then describe specific strategies for recognizing ambivalence and helping clients resolve it, thereby facilitating positive change.

Holdings
Item type	Home library	Class number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	South London and Maudsley Trust Library Shelves	WM 425 ENG (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		R16657M0069

Drawing on cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic perspectives, the volume begins by outlining an integrative model of ambivalence. Vital insights are provided into the thoughts, feeling and expectations that can lead a person to oscillate toward and away from desired goals. Chapters then describe specific strategies for recognizing ambivalence and helping clients resolve it, thereby facilitating positive change.

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