The Real Relationship in Psychotherapy: The Hidden Foundation of Change

Gelso (psychology, U. of Maryland, College Park) argues for the importance of the real relationship between the therapist and client in psychotherapeutic outcomes, rather than the working relationship or transference and countertransference. He discusses the development of the concept of this personal relationship, its two fundamental elements of genuineness and realism, his theory of it, its current use in modern approaches to therapy, and its measurement and empirical study. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)