This book outlines an innovative, individualized approach that honors the unique therapy needs of each client. Modern Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Step-by-Step Approach is a practical guidebook showing clinicians how to systematically, coherently, and sequentially integrate multiple research-based approaches in treatment planning. Designed for counselors and therapists who want advice on how to provide up-to-date, integrative therapy, this book outlines a flexible, step-by-step structure for effective treatment. It shows practical ways that clinicians can incorporate research from neuroscience, genetics, and mindfulness, and provides examples of ways to structure sessions and utilize strategic homework between sessions. It also advocates for integrating alternative activities, including religious practices and other healing methods. F. Michler Bishop’s decades of client work have given him insight into the positives and negatives of current approaches. Combining his clinical experience and research, Bishop provides hope for more effective therapy with diverse clients through an integrative approach.

This book outlines an innovative, individualized approach that honors the unique therapy needs of each client. Modern Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Step-by-Step Approach is a practical guidebook showing clinicians how to systematically, coherently, and sequentially integrate multiple research-based approaches in treatment planning. Designed for counselors and therapists who want advice on how to provide up-to-date, integrative therapy, this book outlines a flexible, step-by-step structure for effective treatment. It shows practical ways that clinicians can incorporate research from neuroscience, genetics, and mindfulness, and provides examples of ways to structure sessions and utilize strategic homework between sessions. It also advocates for integrating alternative activities, including religious practices and other healing methods. F. Michler Bishop’s decades of client work have given him insight into the positives and negatives of current approaches. Combining his clinical experience and research, Bishop provides hope for more effective therapy with diverse clients through an integrative approach.