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Have you considered psychotherapy, but aren't sure if it's right for you? Even if you've already decided to give it a try, it can be hard to choose among the many types of therapeutic approaches. Luckily, celebrated professor and psychology expert Rebecca Shiner can help. In this insightful lecture series, Professor Shiner provides an in-depth look at some of the most effective therapies available today. This fifteen-lecture course gives you an insider's look at therapies that can help you make productive changes in your life. Earning a spot on the Princeton Review's Best 300 Professors list, Professor Shiner has a gift for communicating complex ideas to a general audience. She is an elegant and natural speaker who shows great sensitivity in discussing difficult topics. Professor Shiner's course serves as an orientation to four proven schools of treatment: - Psychodynamic - Experiential - Cognitive - Family systems After taking a thorough look at individual therapies, you will explore current research demonstrating therapy's benefits and discuss why it is an effective treatment for so many. You will conclude by looking at the future directions and current debates in the field. Throughout the series, you'll be in good hands with Professor Shiner, whose exhaustive knowledge is complemented by her gentle approach. If you or someone you know is looking to make lasting positive life changes, this course is a must-listen.

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Professor Rebecca Shiner is an expert on personality psychology and development. Her research revolves around how our personalities develop over time--from childhood through adolescence and adulthood. She is especially interested in how our personalities can affect our vulnerability or resilience in the face of life's stresses. A professor of psychology at Colgate University, she has been named one of the Princeton Review's Best 300 Professors. Professor Rebecca Shiner is an expert on personality psychology and development. Her research revolves around how our personalities develop over time--from childhood through adolescence and adulthood. She is especially interested in how our personalities can affect our vulnerability or resilience in the face of life's stresses. A professor of psychology at Colgate University, she has been named one of the Princeton Review's Best 300 Professors.

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