By Nigel Benson - Introducing Psychotherapy: A Graphic Guide (Fourth Edition) (2012-08-01) [Paperback]

by Nigel C. Benson

What is psychology? When did it begin? Where did it come from? How does psyschology compare with related subjects such as psychiatry and psychotherapy? All these questions and more, are explained in this book.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Counselling, Graphic Novels, Science, Social Science, Education

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Reviews

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es una introducción, muy general, sobre las técnicas de psicoterapia. Se hace un recorrido empezando por el psicoanálisis - Freud no sólo parió ideas perturbadas sobre lo fálico - hasta llegar a las terapias complementarias. No entra en detalles, es una introducción, repito. Lo mejor, y la razón por la que considero que merezca la pena leerlo, si se tiene interés en el tema, es que cada página es una viñeta, lo cual lo hace todo más divertido.

[Theoddsock · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've never read one of these Graphic Guide books before, but I thought the premise sounded interesting. As a more fun or accessible introduction to some complicated subjects I was eager to try 'Introducing Psychotherapy: A Graphic Guide.'
However, despite starting off fairly promisingly with some historical background, it wasn't long before I got the feeling that I was just reading a really long list of different types of psychotherapy. This was interesting for comparing the pros and cons of different types of psychotherapy, but the format of the book didn't allow it to go into enough detail about these different types. As a result, it soon became something of a tedious read, that no well placed picture could rescue.
That being said, I do feel that this idea has potential, but just that it was too restricted by the format it was placed in. The book tries to give an overview of too many different things, perhaps it would have been better if just a few key areas of psychotherapy had been focused on, allowing for far more detail into those areas.

[Dafni · Rating 2 out of 5]

Easy to read, science written in lay language so people without a psychology background to understand. Complementary therapies are presented in a very simplistic way, and I was surprised of how many different types exist. However, I felt that it’s not up-to-date, as there is no reference to 3rd wave therapies (i.e. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Analytic Therapy) nor psychedelics-assisted psychotherapy. Although I found the graphic designs a nice addition to the content, I felt in places they were stigmatising and labelling. I think it’s a good start for people who want to understand psychotherapy as a concept, so the book serves its purpose.

[Mo · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the concepts that caught my attention was the "self-serving bias": humans tend to refer success to themselves (inner factors) and refer failure to the other( outer factors like obstacles or other people). This reminded me of michael focault's concept of episteme i.e. we tend to view geniuses like einstein or newton to have made great achievements due to their cognitive abilities and neglect the social and economic factors that at least aided them and at most made them...

[Ben N · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one I borrowed form the library where I'm studying counselling. So far it's great, very easy to read especially for someone like me who has a billion things going on right now. It's not difficult to get you're head around the style of writing, it's very straight forward and it includes some comical cartoons which are refreshing to see in a book of this nature. Tahlya

[April · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the graphics series! So much better to read in person than on kindle as well. Perfect for AS level (onwards) for students of psychology. Lota of factual information, so not so good for an easy read tho.

[Sandeep Gautam · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent overview of popular therapies. Clubs together and covers the good, the bad and the ugly. 'therapies' like reiki and homeopathy find pride of place besides proven therapies like CBT. Use discretion while going through the complementary therapy section.

[Selva · Rating 4 out of 5]

Comprehensive view on psychotherapy in graphical form. Discusses on the various theraphies involved in psychological problems, their effectiveness, influences of placebo effect in psychotherapy evolution of various psychotherapy techniques.

[Ram S · Rating 5 out of 5]

A to Z

A comprehensive look at all the history and varieties of psychotherapies with funny illustrations as well as a description of their modalities. Good debates and evidence of effectiveness of traditional and alternative therapies provided.

[Andrew Noselli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sometimes I feel I am tired of Non-Directive psychotherapy, which I feel is little better than the guided therapy practiced by my sister, whose idea of therapy is to repeat the last two words you said back to you. I can be made to tell stories, and I have the ambition to become a Master.

[Laine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a universally useful introduction.

[Shishir · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent little cartoon book outlining all general topics and meanings in conventional and alternate therapies

[Silvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent introduction to different kind of psychotherapies and alternative therapies.

[Allison Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great little introduction to psychotherapy. I am a big fan of the Introducing series when you want an entertaining overview of a topic in a few hours!

[Ietrio · Rating 1 out of 5]

Too much information to fit in too few pages coming from someone badly qualified to speak on the subject. You have the history, the classifications and even HOW to chose a therapist.

[Abdullah Shams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good Start, Comprehensive coverage.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Would recommend to someone who wanted to a broad introduction to this topic :)
Love these little graphic guides, I wish they did them on more topics!

[Kira K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoughts:
Concise, discussing many different principles and types of therapies.

[Barbara-ann Pierce · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was okay, with lots of info and a good refresher on some of the basics of psychology.

[Λένιν Μίτσελ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun read

[Tina Lockerbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really easy to read. Information given in short chunks with useful graphics to go alongside.

[Helena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Velmi pěkné shrnutí různých psychoterapií, zpracování obrazovou formou je zdařilé, moc pěkné.