The book introduces the essence of integration psychotherapy and integrative psychotherapy as perceived by Jerzy Mellibruda. The reader will get acquainted with a thorough analysis of the concept of psychotherapy, the profession of a psychotherapist, therapeutic relationship, personal patterns, psychopathological symptoms and a feeling of loneliness. In addition, s/he will find here a case report of a patient undergoing psychotherapy and a thorough analysis of the course of the therapy process.
The publication has a scientific value and contains an in-depth analysis of the research results of patients participating in a natural experiment based on a quasi-experimental plan with one research group and the initial and final measurement. It can be used as supplementary reading for psychology students as well as psychotherapists and psychiatrists interested in the results of research in the field of psychotherapy and treatment of mental disorders. The book is also a source material for discussion and further research on the effectiveness of integrative psychotherapy.