The Death of Psychotherapy - by Donald a Eisner (Hardcover)

About the Book

Psychologist-attorney Eisner puts psychotherapy on trial by critically examining its effectiveness through the lens of the scientific method. From psychoanalysis to cognitive-behavior therapy as well as the 500 or so other psychotherapies, there is not a single experimental study that supports the effectiveness of psychotherapy over a placebo or religious healing. Using both case examples and clinical research, this book challenges the conclusion that there is empirical support for the notion that psychotherapy is effective.

Book Synopsis

Psychologist-attorney Eisner puts psychotherapy on trial by critically examining its effectiveness through the lens of the scientific method. From psychoanalysis to cognitive-behavior therapy as well as the 500 or so other psychotherapies, there is not a single experimental study that supports the effectiveness of psychotherapy over a placebo or religious healing. Using both case examples and clinical research, this book challenges the conclusion that there is empirical support for the notion that psychotherapy is effective.

Review Quotes

"[A] handy reference to understanding the various therapy names that regularly pop up. The book is invaluable to me."-Pamela Freyd Executive Director False Memory Syndrome Foundation

"The Death of Psychotherapy skillfully presents a badly needed message: much of therapy lacks scientific backing. In tackling the sad lack of experimental confirmation of clinical findings, Eisner is sure to become a force for change."-Elizabeth Loftus, Ph.D. Past-President, American Psychological Society

.,."cynical guide to the vast array of therapy options now available....he does well to warn us of the most dubious approaches."-Psychology Today

.,."[E]isner's critiques are direct and effective....The strength of this book is its clear and direct assessment of the crebibility of the various approaches to psychotherapy....[T]his book is important as a wake-up call to the profession..."-Metapsychology

?...cynical guide to the vast array of therapy options now available....he does well to warn us of the most dubious approaches.?-Psychology Today

?...[E]isner's critiques are direct and effective....The strength of this book is its clear and direct assessment of the crebibility of the various approaches to psychotherapy....[T]his book is important as a wake-up call to the profession...?-Metapsychology

..."ÝE¨isner's critiques are direct and effective....The strength of this book is its clear and direct assessment of the crebibility of the various approaches to psychotherapy....ÝT¨his book is important as a wake-up call to the profession..."-Metapsychology

..."cynical guide to the vast array of therapy options now available....he does well to warn us of the most dubious approaches."-Psychology Today

..."[E]isner's critiques are direct and effective....The strength of this book is its clear and direct assessment of the crebibility of the various approaches to psychotherapy....[T]his book is important as a wake-up call to the profession..."-Metapsychology

About the Author

DONALD A. EISNER is a licensed psychologist and a practicing attorney in Encino, California.