Neuroscience, Psychotherapy and Clinical Pragmatism: Reflective Practice and Therapeutic Action

Neuroscience, Psychotherapy, and Clinical Pragmatism explores how the principles and values of pragmatic philosophy guide critical thinking in contemporary psychotherapy and clinical practice. It introduces a model of clinical pragmatism emphasizing the individuality of the person, open-ended dialogue, experiential learning, and practical outcomes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the profound role of pragmatic philosophy in guiding critical thinking in contemporary psychotherapy and clinical practice. By drawing upon the insightful contributions of William James and John Dewey, Neuroscience, Psychotherapy, and Clinical Pragmatism presents a novel model of clinical pragmatism that emphasizes the unique individuality of the person, the power of open-ended dialogue, the importance of experiential learning, and the practical implications of ideas and methods. In the second part of the book, chapters explore how recent advancements in neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology shed light on the processes of change and growth in alignment with the principles of clinical pragmatism. Furthermore, the volume provides a comprehensive review of various psychotherapy paradigms across psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic traditions, showcasing how the pluralist orientation of clinical pragmatism expands our understanding of therapeutic action. Through engaging case studies, this text demonstrates how the pluralist approach of clinical pragmatism broadens concepts of therapeutic intervention, making it an invaluable resource for psychotherapists, scholars, educators, and trainees in the fields of psychiatry, clinical psychology, counseling, and social work.

Weight: 436g
Dimension: 157 x 236 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138825727