As the field of psychotherapy focuses more on treatment manuals and the regimented nature of clinical research, the practice risks losing the subtle nuances that guide the interactive fluidity of therapy sessions. Can clinicians combat this loss by incorporating ideals from ancient philosophy into contemporary psychotherapy? In The Socratic Method of Psychotherapy, James Overholser approaches cognitive therapy through the interactive dialogues of Socrates, aiming to reduce the gap between theory and practice. Clinicians and students will appreciate the flexibility and creativity that underlie effective psychotherapy sessions when guided by the Socratic method as an innovative approach to self-exploration.

3 reviews for The Socratic Method of Psychotherapy

Jonathon Agee
Rated 5 out of 5
February 10, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written
Excellent read. Whether good or bad, reinforced my knowledge and biases
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Lavmatic
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May 27, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read
I bought this book a while ago and only recently had time to finally read through it and it's wonderful.The endorsement from Dr. Beck likely says more...More
I bought this book a while ago and only recently had time to finally read through it and it's wonderful.

The endorsement from Dr. Beck likely says more than I possibly could, but I'll say this anyway: if you're looking for a clear explanation of how to integrate the socratic method into your practice, I cannot recommend this book more.
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Shawn Thompson aka the intimate ape
Rated 5 out of 5
June 5, 2019
The most practical Socratic method book on the market
This book avoids academic obscurities and goes straight to practical applications of the Socratic method of reaching rational answers through the disc...More
This book avoids academic obscurities and goes straight to practical applications of the Socratic method of reaching rational answers through the discipline of honest dialogue. Although framed as therapy, the book’s applications to society, politics, business and teaching go way beyond that.
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