{"product_id":"emotionfocused-therapy-theories-of-psychotherapy-9781433808579","title":"Emotion-Focused Therapy (Theories of Psychotherapy)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmotion-Focused Therapy provides an introduction to the theory  history  research  and practice of this emotion-centered  humanistic approach. Emotion-focused therapy is a complete theory of human functioning based on the adaptive role of emotion and on a therapy practice founded on the idea that emotional change is central to enduring change.  This therapy emphasizes the awareness  acceptance  understanding  and transformation of emotion  and proposes that emotions themselves have an adaptive potential that  if activated  can help clients to change. Emotion-focused therapists help clients to experience their emotions in the safe setting of therapy so that  rather than avoiding or controlling their feelings  clients learn to use them as a guide to what is important or necessary in their lives.  In this book  Leslie S. Greenberg presents and explores this versatile and useful approach  its theory  history  therapy process  primary change mechanisms  the empirical basis for its effectiveness  and recent developments that have refined the theory and expanded how it may be practiced.  This essential primer  amply illustrated with case examples featuring diverse clients  is perfect for graduate students studying theories of therapy and counseling  as well as for seasoned practitioners interested in understanding how this approach has evolved and how it might be used in their practice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651944800309,"sku":"ByrdShop_1433808579","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781433808579.jpg?v=1781846736","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/emotionfocused-therapy-theories-of-psychotherapy-9781433808579","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}