Self-in-Relationship Psychotherapy: A Complete Clinical Guide to Theory and Practice

The authors of this book propose Self-in-Relationship Psychotherapy (SIRP), which emphasizes the integration of relational, self, and physical intimacy needs in the conceptualization and treatment of psychological problems. They argue that this approach overlooks the crucial role of needs in people's personal lives and relationships, highlighting the importance of meaningful relationships, autonomy, competence, significance, and emotional connections. This book is valuable for graduate students, clinicians in training, and practicing psychologists, social workers, and psychotherapists.

Format: Hardback
Length: 285 pages
Publication date: 29 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In this groundbreaking book, the authors present their theory of Self-in-Relationship Psychotherapy (SIRP), advocating for the integration of relational, self, and physical intimacy needs in the conceptualization and treatment of psychological problems. This transformative approach places human needs at the center of treatment, marking a significant shift in how psychological and relational issues are understood. Traditionally, psychological and relational problems have been perceived in terms of affects, cognitive processes, and behaviors. However, Meier and Boivin argue that this understanding overlooks the crucial role that needs play in every aspect of people's personal lives and relationships.

Children, adolescents, and adults do not primarily live from feelings and thoughts but from fundamental psychological and relational needs. These needs include the desire for meaningful relationships, the autonomy and freedom to make decisions about their lives, the experience of competence, the feeling of being valued and important, and the experience of emotional, intimate, and sensual and/or sexual connections. By adopting such an approach, this book distinguishes itself from other books on psychotherapy theories.

Authored by two experienced psychologists with 40 years of therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults, this book serves as the foundational theory for practicing SIRP. It is of interest to graduate students, clinicians in training, and practicing psychologists, social workers, and psychotherapists alike.

Weight: 730g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032224121