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by Gordon Emmerson (Author)
More good research is needed, and too often those who have the will and the skills to do research do not have the technical knowledge to complete it. Publishing not only helps other therapists and their clients, it will also be positive for your career.This book has information about 1)How to design research. 2)How to analyze research findings. 3)How to report findings.4)How to structure a research article. 5)How to get through the publishing process.This book is not written for statisticians. It is written for therapists who have good techniques that they want to share. If you keep in mind, while reading it, some research you would like to do, that will make understanding easier and more interesting. Enough is covered here to do and write good research. The Chapters are written in a 'need to know', step by step fashion so you can better understand exactly how to go about your own research.
Author Biography
Professor Gordon Emmerson specializes both in teaching therapy and in teaching research design and statistics. He currently presents workshops in both these areas across Australia and internationally. He has published numerous books and journal articles, and has coordinated university majors both in therapy and in social research. Dr Emmerson is an Honorary Fellow in the School of Psychology at Victoria University, Melbourne. He is the author of the books 'Ego State Therapy' (2003, 2007, 2010), 'Advanced Techniques in Therapeutic Counseling (2006), Healthy Parts Happy Self (2012), Resource Therapy, (2014) Resource Therapy Primer (2014), Resource Therapy Trainer, (2015), and Learn Resource Therapy (2015). He developed Resource Personality Theory and Therapy and has developed techniques for working with many psychological conditions. As a registered psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological Society, he has published numerous refereed articles and has conducted and published experimental clinical research. Dr Emmerson has conducted workshops in Australia, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the UK, New Zealand, the US, and the Middle East. He makes keynote conference and convention addresses on his therapeutic approaches. He provides Foundation Training, a Clinical Qualification in Resource Therapy, Advanced Clinical Training in Resource Therapy, and Train the Trainer.
