This acclaimed work provides a systematic, comprehensive, and balanced
evaluation of the current status of all major psychotherapeutic
approaches. With a primary focus on adults, detailed evidence is
presented for the efficacy of widely used interventions for frequently
encountered mental disorders and specific populations. The book also
explains the concepts that underpin psychotherapy research, examines
methodological challenges in translating research into practice, and
considers the impact on outcome of factors common to all therapies, such
as therapist and patient characteristics.