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'In this solid, well-researched book, Faris and van Ooijen explain their Relational Integrative Model (RIM) ' a holistic and relational model that honours the perspectives from different theories' (p1). Faris and van Ooijen come from very different theoretical perspectives and so bring to the book a wide, inclusive and varied knowledge of therapy. This is an academic text, not light reading - a truly meaty read underpinned with extensive background research. But it will be accessible to any therapist, irrespective of their training' - Therapy Today
As a whole module of learning is given too the intergrative approaches used in counsselling this book allows students to see the importance of having a good base knowledge of all approaches and the benefits of using this strategy.
A very good book which explains and encourages the importance of the relationship in the world of therapy
Beautifully clear and concise; provides a secure foundation on which to build a personal integrative perspective focusing on the therapeutic relationship
An essential text for anyone struggling to develop and define a relational and personal approach to integration in therapy.
Forces and trends within and beyond the world of counseling psychology, are pushing for an integrative approach. Few counselors expect to work within one theoretical perspective, yet students are given very little assistance in fashioning a thoughtful integrative framework. This is the most sophisticated work on integration that I have seen yet.
Excellent and innovative addition to the literature on integration. I shall be using this as a reference and teaching source, rather than a recommended text for my foundation degree students, as it is a little too advanced for them. I have recommended that a copy be available in the college library.
Although this is a very good book it is more relevant for students at a later point on the course. My colleague is going to have a look at it for this purpose.
A great book to serve as additional reference
An up to date account of multi-modal counselling which effectively explains that the core modalities, Cognitive, Behavioural, Humanistic can be successfully enmeshed. The understanding is made explicit that understanding the root of problems is based on untanngling interpersonal relationships
An interesting and thoughtful perspective on integrative counselling which draws together a number of ideas.
This is a useful text which is identified as a supplemental book for our students. Our MSc/Postgrad/Prof Dip in Psychotherapeutic Counselling is an integrative course and this book gives an interesting perspective.
A useful introductory text to integrative counselling.
This is a good attempt at a relational model of Intgegration and is particularly helpful in its overview of the scene in general. Not as in depth as others but helpful for students.
This is a welcome addition to the literature on integration of Counselling and Psychotherapy approaches in the field. It might have included a more thorough literature review of existing integration models - but nevertheless adds an innovative and contemporary feel.
Integration of models and ways of understanding counselling and psychotherapy are increasingly important for the field and this book is a useful contribution to the debates that abound on the subject.
