Overcoming Barriers to Progress in Psychotherapy

This accessible guide comprehensively addresses why psychotherapy of diverse forms often falters and provides effective strategies to succeed.

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Brad Bowins is a psychotherapist, psychiatrist, researcher, and founder of the Centre for Theoretical Research in Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology.

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SECTION 1: CLIENT INFLUENCES 1. MOTIVATION 2. EXPECTATIONS 3. PERSONALITY DISORDERS 4. REINFORCEMENT PARAMETERS 5. COMPLEXITY 6. RESISTANCE AND NONCOMPLIANCE 7. IMPAIRED STATES AND PROCESSES FOR MENTAL HEALTH 8. TRANSFERENCE SECTION 2: THERAPIST INFLUENCES 9. COUNTERTRANSFERENCE 10. EMOTIONAL FACTORS 11. PERSONALITY FACTORS 12. SKILL FACTORS SECTION 3: INTERACTIVE INFLUENCES 13. THERAPEUTIC ALLIANCE 14. INTERACTIONS BETWEEN CLIENT AND THERAPIST INFLUENCES 15. CONCLUDING WORD