Posted by Emme on October 30, 2003, at 21:28:21
In reply to Re: Psychotherapy Nonsense, posted by ace on October 30, 2003, at 20:48:35
> I'll try again!!!: "Against Therapy"
Hey, another reason for a trip to Barnes & Noble! I wonder what the author of Against Therapy has to say about CBT.
I just poked at a book about psychotherapy (can't remember the title - I'll have to look it up). It discussed and discredited psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy, their lack of usefulness, unproven theoretical bases, and potential for harm. He mentioned at least one instance where someone was subjected to in-depth psychoanalysis with no medication, and didn't get better until removed from psychoanalysis and started on the correct medication.
In contrast, that author mentioned CBT as being a sensible and well tested form of helpful therapy. I read Burns' Feeling Good book a while back. I remember having issues with some aspects of the book, but thinking that there was some useful stuff to be taken from it.
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