The sharp delineation of psychotherapies according to theoretical orientation has become a thing of the past, as can be clearly seen in this book by Winston and Winston, which integrates psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and interpersonal therapies. The authors' clinically practical guidelines are brought to life with transcripts illustrating how such integration can be put into practice. Of particular importance is the consideration given to handling strains in the therapeutic alliance, crucial to any effective therapy. Marvin R. Goldfried, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, State University of New York Although many books may promise an integrated approach, this book truly delivers on its title. Drs. Arnold and Beverly Winston present, in lucid fashion, an approach to short-term psychotherapy that includes and integrates psychodynamics and cognitive behavioral orientations. Extensive and detailed examples of patient-therapist interactions are provided, which help make didactic points come alive. There are also chapters on transitioning from one approach to another; medication and psychotherapy; and research on brief psychotherapy. I do not know of any other book on either long-term or short-term psychotherapy that integrates all this material in as practical and useful a way. This eminently sensible book will be warmly welcomed by anyone doing psychotherapy, short-term or long-term. Morris N. Eagle, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Adelphi University

This guide for conducting short-term psychotherapy details the tools and techniques of brief psychotherapy, addressing four main areas: understanding, conceptualizing, and formulating the patient's problems; setting realistic treatment goals; knowing what to say to patients (i.e., technique); and maintaining a positive therapeutic alliance. With numerous clinical examples, the authors define a unified treatment model that emphasizes the differential use of therapeutic interventions, such as cognitive-behavioural and interpersonal techniques, encompassing the continuum of interprative to supportive approaches. Concluding with a summary of the past 20 years' research on integrated treatment, this volume is more than a valuable clinical guide for integrated evaluation and treatment; it is also a practical blueprint for promoting and maintaining a flexible, positive patient/therapist relationship. As such, it will prove indispensable not only to practitioners, but also to educators and students.