PROCESS-ORIENTED PSYCHOTHERAPY: Introduction to the theory, methods, and practice

by Reini Hauser, Reiner Heidelberg, Ruth Weyermann

Process-Oriented Psychotherapy, as developed by Arnold Mindell, integrates C.G. Jung’s Analytical Psychology, Humanistic Psychology, and Systems Theory with experientially-oriented therapeutic practice. A humanistic-experiential approach, it employs an awareness-based methodology to unfold the potential inherent in the disturbance itself, leading to an experience of coherence and meaningfulness.

The authors provide a comprehensive insight into the theory, method, and practice of process-oriented psychotherapy. From the development of process work to its philosophical and methodological positioning, to the working model, readers gain insight into the thinking, feeling, and intervening involved in the process-oriented practice. Psychiatric disorders are viewed in a method-specific way; process work and intervention practice can be experienced by means of examples. The integration of process-oriented group psychotherapy expands the perspective from the individual psychological context to factors relating to systems and field theory within psychological self- and world experiences. The book is rounded off by a presentation of the current state of research on effectiveness and therapeutic success as well as exercises for transferring theory into practice, round out the book

Process-oriented methods can be applied in psychotherapy, medicine, psychosocial work, conflict work, mediation, group leadership and group psychotherapy. This book helps professionals to learn about positions and tools to use in practice; students will find a solid foundation and clear introduction into the topic.

260 pages, Paperback

Published March 25, 2025