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Analysis of The Heart & Soul of Change

In The Heart & Soul of Change, editors Mark A. Hubble, Scott D. Miller, and Barry L. Duncan attempt to gather a collection of articles which live up to the book's subtitle, and explain exactly what works in psychotherapy practices. Indeed, the editors are committed to explaining the factors that truly make a difference in the practice of therapy instead of simply reiterating what is supposed to work. As Hubble, Miller, and Duncan explain, the book "aaims to explain what enables psychotherapy and practices in certain related fields to achieve their results" (1999). This is certainly significant, as it allows therapists and researchers to consider the most effective aspects of therapy and utilize them to help clients achieve success. In fact, the book argues, "The recurrent finding that theories and their associated technical operations do not significantly contribute to outcomea deserves much more notice (Hubble et al, 1999).

To achieve their objective, the editors have organized the book into four sections. The first considers the empirical findings for the effectiveness of therapy, while the second covers the four kinds of 'common' factors that affect the result of therapy. In the third section, the articles address how these factors are actually used in a therapeutic setting. The final section looks at the financial impact that the four factors have upon therapy, particularly as they pertain to managed care and health insurance programs. The editors' choice to organize the book in these sections seems to be a wise one, as it provides a broad, comprehensive look at effective therapeutic practices.

The articles in the first section support the view that therapy has been proven successful with a variety of clients and issues. The first two chapters address the factors, which ultimately determine therapeutic success, such as the client's personality and the relationship between client and therapist. In fac...

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