The Therapeutic Relationship in Complementary Health Care Annie Mitchell (Lecturer in Psychology and Clinical Director, Doctorate in Clinical and Community Psychology, School of Psychology, Washington Singer Building, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK)
Research-based and clinically relevant, the authors explore the crucial role of 'non-specific' aspects of treatment, such as trust, care, positive expectations and understanding in the healing process. It has much to offer all health care professionals concerned with holistic practice and with helping patients to promote their own health.Covers a very topical area Patient-centred approach very currentUses published research and established theory to develop a model of the process of healing--authoritative and practical Relevant to all healthcare workers, including holistic care practitioners, doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists