| Abstract: | Reviews the book, Psychotherapeutic change: An alternative approach to meaning and measurement by Alvin R. Mahrer (1985). This small and unpretentious volume is a welcome addition to the growing number of recent publications in the field of psychotherapy research that emphasize the need for innovative and more dynamic and functional conceptualizations of the meaning and measurement of psychotherapeutic change. Despite (or perhaps because of) its provocative content, Psychotherapeutic Change is an enjoyable book to read. Mahrer's style of writing is engaging, clear, and free of the customary clinical jargon. Also refreshing is the fact that the material throughout the book comes straight from the concerns of a practitioner. Although the reader may not always agree with the author and may be annoyed by the occasional repetitiveness of some ideas, this book will prove to be a source of stimulating ideas for students, clinicians, and researchers of psychotherapy alike. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
