Collaborative Therapy and Neurobiology

“This exciting, innovative book shows ways of integrating two disparate clinical practices without losing sight of their differences. Beginning and experienced therapists will appreciate the conceptual clarity and clinical guidance provided by the interesting mix of chapters. No one has to leave their skepticism behind while reading this book and few will finish it without finding significant value in the “other” way of working.”—Kaethe Weingarten, PhD, founder/director, the Witnessing Project

“This book appears relevant to all psychotherapist, as well as adjunct fields connected to psychotherapy…The chapters cover a broad array of areas that are central to clinical practice and there is great effort to practical about the material”—Terry Marks-Tarlow, PhD, psychologist, private practice; former president, Gestalt Therapy Institute of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Society of Clinical Psychologists

“By combining the literary sensibility of narratively-oriented practice along with the rigor of neurological investigation, Beaudoin and Duvall have achieved a remarkable marriage of two lenses on therapy. This edited volume contains a treasure trove of material for practitioners curious about the synaptic activity accompanying conversations that make a difference.”—David Paré, PhD, full professor of counselling psychology, University of Ottawa; director, The Glebe Institute, a Centre for Constructive and Collaborative Practice; author, Collaborative Practice in Counseling and Psychotherapy

“I love neuroscience and I love collaborative practices. For a long time, I felt torn, as if these were two branches of my family that did not talk to each other, and I was being disloyal to one of them by my interest in the other. Marie-Nathalie Beaudoin, Jim Duvall, and their bright team of contributors has created a bridge that allows neuroscience and collaborative therapy to enter into a fruitful dialogue. I am very grateful for their innovative work, which enriches both fields and creates exciting possibilities for therapy and beyond.”—Margarita Tarragona, PhD, Grupo Campos Elíseos & PositivaMente, Mexico City

“This book is an essential resource. While we intuitively know the connection between collaborative therapy and neurobiology, this text offers a roadmap for therapists working with individuals, couples, and families within a clinical setting.”—Peter D. Bradley, PhD, Cross Timbers Family Therapy, pllc; Northcentral University