The Heart and Soul of Change

The editors of this second edition have created a new and enriched volume that presents the most recent research on what works in therapeutic practice, a thorough analysis of this research, and practical guidance on how a therapist can truly "deliver what works in therapy."

The Heart and Soul of Change, now in paperback, examines the common factors underlying effective psychotherapy and brings the psychotherapist and the client-therapist relationship back into focus as key determinants of psychotherapy outcome. This edition also demonstrates the power of systematic client feedback to improve effectiveness and efficiency and legitimize psychotherapy services to third party payers.

About the Editors

Barry L. Duncan, PsyD, is a therapist, trainer, and researcher with more than 17,000 hours of clinical experience. He is director of the Heart and Soul of Change Project, a practice-driven training and research initiative that focuses on what works in therapy and, more importantly, how to deliver it on the front lines via client-based outcome feedback.

Scott D. Miller, PhD, is a cofounder of the Center for Clinical Excellence, an international consortium of clinicians, researchers, and educators dedicated to promoting excellence in behavior health. Dr. Miller conducts workshops and training in the United States and abroad, helping hundreds of agencies and organizations, both public and private, to achieve superior results.

Bruce E. Wampold, PhD, ABPP, who was trained in mathematics (BA from the University of Washington) before earning his doctorate in counseling psychology (PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara) is professor and chair of the Department of Counseling Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Currently, his work involves understanding counseling and psychotherapy from empirical, historical, methodological, and anthropological perspectives.