Process variables : four common elements of counseling and psychotherapy / Frederick S. Walborn.

"A Clairemont book"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-335) and indexes.

Common endeavors of therapists: reasons for entering the helping professions; selecting an orientation; supervision. Research and process variables: outcome and comparative studies; theoretical process variables; process variables research. Implementation of the four process variables: the therapeutic telationship; the initial session; socializing the client to therapy; advice giving and hypothesis development; emotions and therapy; active listening and termination; the science and art of therapy.

This volume introduces theories and research regarding four process variables - therapeutic relationship, client expectations, emotional expression and experiencing, and cognitive insight - and demonstrates the link between research and applied psychology.