Praise for Advancing Psychotherapy for the Next Generation

‘This lucid and accessible book confronts bias against therapies of depth, insight, and relationships – bias that threatens to undermine the credibility of the field and fails those struggling with mental and substance use disorders. It summarizes evidence for the effectiveness of depth therapies and emphasizes the importance of connection in treatment relationships within which individuals feel heard. Through their research, the authors show that most people want more than they are getting from crisis-focused treatment – they want to feel understood, not judged, and to be empowered by self-understanding to take charge of their lives.’

Eric Plakun, medical director/CEO of the Austen Riggs Center

‘This landmark book is essential for everyone with an interest in mental health. It illuminates the powerful economic forces that channel patients toward the most superficial treatments and clarifies the problems with this approach. Individually and collectively, we can do so much better. This book shows us why and how.’

David D. Clarke, president, Psychophysiologic Disorders Association

“As a graduate student in a counseling program, I am encouraged by reading Advancing Psychotherapy for the Next Generation: Humanizing Mental Health Policy and Practice. The focus on people, their lived experience, and the alliance building that this book fostered was a refreshing break from a prescriptive/diagnosis based approach.  As a student and new clinician, I appreciated the reminder that how I approach the counseling relationship with clients has as much of an impact on treatment outcomes as specific techniques/steps. This book helped facilitate my confidence in clinical work and serves as a guide to where I want to focus my time and energy during my graduate studies. “ -Jackie Sarager, Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student, Counseling@Northwestern

‘Facing a youth mental health crisis and treatment parity yet to be achieved, the widely encompassing lens and careful examinations provided here are invaluable.’

Amy Lauren Kennedy, The Kennedy Forum

“Advancing Psychotherapy for the Next Generation is an insightful, wide-ranging book that helps trainees and new therapists situate the profession within its political, economic, historical, and philosophical contexts. The essays herein provide both practical knowledge and models of how we might think syncretically and flexibly about our work.” - Alexandra Tucker, Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student, Counseling@Northwestern

‘The mental health crises experienced throughout the world are all too evident these days, and it’s hard to know where to turn for answers. A good place to start is this edited volume. A diverse roster of clinicians, lawyers, MBAs, and physicians argue why we need “therapies that stick” and describe how these therapies make good financial sense and advance our collective wellbeing.’

Karen G. Foley, president & CEO, Juvenile Protective Association