This hands-on introduction to psychotherapy process research methods takes the student clinician/researcher through the basic steps of developing a research project based on a transcript of a psychotherapy session. The major text-based methods in use are introduced in separate chapters, and illustrated with detailed examples and exercises which will enable the novice researcher to explore the therapeutic interaction from a variety of perspectives. The aim of the book is to support and enhance clinical practice through research competence and awareness.

NICK RIDING is Director, Psychotherapy Programmes at the University of Kent at Canterbury, UK.

Preface
Acknowledgements
PART 1: BACKGROUND TO THE FIELD OF PSYCHOTHERAPY RESEARCH
Introduction: What is Research?
Psychotherapy Research: A Brief Overview
The Research Process
PART 2: THE CODING APPROACHES
Introduction
Transference-Related Methods
The Assimilation Model
Interpersonal Theory Approaches
PART 3: THE DISCOURSE APPROACHES
Introduction
Grounded Theory
Conversation Analysis
Analyzing Narratives in Psychotherapy Texts
The Therapeutic Cycles Model (TCM)
PART 4: DATA ANALYSIS AND DOCUMENTATION
Introduction
Computerized Data Analysis
Documentation of the Research
Conclusion
References.