Alternative Psychotherapies: Evaluating Unconventional Mental Health Treatments [Original retail ed.] 1442234911, 978-1442234918

Alternative Psychotherapies: Evaluating Unconventional Mental Health Treatments addresses concerns about current and new

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Alternative Psychotherapies: Evaluating Unconventional Mental Health Treatments [Original retail ed.]
1442234911, 978-1442234918

Commentary
Dr. Mercer has devoted her career to protecting children from harmful psychotherapeutic practices. Now, in Alternative Psychotherapies, she gives readers the tools for evaluating a wide range of unconventional therapies themselves. Once again, Dr. Mercer has done a great public service in writing this book and helping to ensure that individuals in need will receive safe and effective treatments and steer clear of potentially dangerous ones. (Brandon Gaudiano, PhD, Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Butler Hospital)

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