TRANSFORMATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

A Book by Dan Short, 2010

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Transformational Relationships is a book for professionals who wish to understand and manage the hidden interpersonal dynamics that occur during every therapy encounter.

This book is a mixture of case studies and research. Over 900 research studies or scholarly articles are referenced in the book's 366 pages. Dr. Short packs this information into a personal format, taking the reader on his own odyssey as he discovers the power and value of relationships.

Though each principle has a great deal of empirical support, the book is designed to read more like a novel than textbook with many intriguing examples of complex client needs and straightforward solutions.

The book’s major thesis follows the lead of renowned experts such as Scott Miller and Michael Lambert, who have emphasized the primary role of relationship in successful therapy outcomes. Turning to social psychology, marriage research, anthropology, and ethnology, Dr. Short collected fascinating findings on attraction, attachment, bonding, likeability, and other core social dynamics. He then organized the information in a way that highlights its relevance to psychotherapy. Dr. Short weaves this information into a personal narrative, allowing readers to view his successes and mistakes, as stimulating case examples bring the theoretical concepts to life.