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In The Illusion of Psychotherapy, William Epstein presents a challenging critique of modern clinical practice. He argues that psychotherapy lacks credible clinical evidence to prove its effectiveness in addressing personal or social problems. Epstein suggests that current therapeutic methods may not be more effective than other forms of treatment and questions whether the theories guiding clinical work are based on science or ideology. This analysis examines the influence of these speculative theories on social policy. Epstein contends that the public and government would benefit from a shift toward more credible evidence regarding outcomes. This book provides a rigorous look at the scientific validity of psychotherapy and its role in contemporary society.

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The Illusion of Psychotherapy by William Epstein examines the effectiveness of clinical psychotherapy.

This Routledge publication analyzes whether psychotherapy is more effective than other modes of treatment.

The text explores how speculative theories in clinical practice influence social policy.

William Epstein provides a skeptical analysis of the scientific evidence used in psychotherapy.

This book focuses on the need for credible evidence of outcomes in psychological treatments.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
31 December 1995
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10 December 2006

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