{"product_id":"transformative-relationships-the-control-mastery-theory-of-psychotherapy-9780415950275","title":"Transformative Relationships: The Control Mastery Theory of Psychotherapy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe control-mastery theory  developed by Dr. Joseph Weiss over the second half of the twentieth century  is an attempt to integrate an understanding of how the mind works  how psychopathologies develop  and how psychotherapy can effectively help. Control-Mastery theory assumes that the patients problems are rooted in the grim  constricting pathogenic beliefs that the patient acquires in the traumatic experiences of childhood. The driving force behind the psychotherapeutic process is the patients conscious and unconscious desire to recover the capacity to pursue life goals by gaining control and mastering self destructive patterns of thoughts and behaviors. Underlying this theory is the conception that the client structures (both consciously and unconsciously) the psychotherapeutic process in order to clearly and quickly address her own goals. Following this line of thought  the practitioner must be able to identify a clients aims  respond to and encourage these thoughts  and develop a strategic therapeutic plan to effectively address the needs and wants of each individual. This book aims to present the control-mastery theory in a more accessible format  and introduce it to a wider audience  expanding the scope of the theory beyond simply a comparison to Freudian analysis. The text presents an integrated cognitive-psychodynamic-relational approach to therapy  addressing issues surrounding psychopathology and pathogenic constructions. Organized into three distinct sections  the book first considers theoretical underpinnings before moving into in-depth discussions of clinical and practical application of these valuable therapeutic tools and techniques  drawing heavily on detailed descriptions of entire therapy sessions. The final section of the book covers current and developing empirical research  presenting convincing arguments in support of the theory and practice earlier discussed. The editor has extensive research and clinical experience with both the conceptual and practical aspects of the theory  and has worked with Joseph Weiss and Hal Sampson - the two pioneers of the control-mastery approach - who each contributes a chapter to the book. Transformative Relationships advances this integrative approach to therapy beyond its current scope  introducing these valuable concepts and techniques to a wider audience of practitioners of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647278932021,"sku":"ByrdShop_0415950279","price":123.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780415950275.jpg?v=1781691506","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/transformative-relationships-the-control-mastery-theory-of-psychotherapy-9780415950275","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}