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In his book published in 2000, The Death of Psychotherapy: From Freud to Alien Abductions, printed by Praeger Publishers, Donald A. Eisner writes:
"In the open market, many new therapies are available. By now, the number of psychotherapies has more than likely surpassed the 500 mark. A glance at various periodicals and publications reveals that the permutations and combinations of therapies are endless. In this chapter, a sample of four modalities has been selected for review and analysis. Buddha Psychotherapy attempts to integrate Western psychotherapy, such as psychoanalysis, with Eastern religions and philosophies. Thought Field Therapy and Palm Therapy are also blends of the old and the new, ranging from acupuncture to a hypothesis about thought fields and energies. Finally, Alien Abduction Therapy focuses on the possible or actual abduction by extraterrestrial beings as a causative factor in a person's psychopathology." (p. 185)
Ranging from biological to behavioral, from neurological to cognitive, individual to social, educational and developmental, ecological and introspective, personal construct to political, environmental to cultural, depth to transcendental, experimental or analytical, philosophic or humanistic, empirical or phenomenological, discursive or spiritual, views of psychology are manifold, its proponents and main thinkers are polyvocal, and its propositions are often taken dogmatically. From these philosophical underpinnings of psychology, applied approaches to therapy are derived.
In this section, you will find the approaches that Dr. Cope has learned and uses. Generally, any approach has particular 'ground rules' which are given here:
Ground rules in therapy
• Privacy of conversation: confidentiality
• Respect for client’s world view
• Client-centered
• Personal security in sessions
• Fees
• Regularity and timing of sessions
• Neutrality and anonymity
• Abstinence and the suspension of physical contact
• The physical setting
• Constancy of the setting
These elements of the process of therapy vary, depending upon the approach one uses. For those convinced of the singular usefulness of their models, theories, and related interventions, the results have been disappointing. Overall, in the many comparative studies completed to date, little evidence to suggest the superiority of one school or technique over another. Empirical findings indicate the following percentage of efficiacy:
• Extratherapeutic change (40%)
• Therapeutic relationship (30%)
• Expectancy (placebo effects; 15%)
• Techniques (15%)
The methods used by Dr Cope integrate these findings and adhere to these general rules. The integrative styles used fully recognizes the needs for individual differences and as such, implements methods to assist each client in their improvement. Take a look at the methods used and, if you are needing help coping and think professional consultation would be of value, contact him using this website.
Initial consultations offered at a minimum fee of 250 RMB for a 1.5 hour session, higher income holders will be charged 350 RMB. During this consultation, you will discuss your challenges, learn of Dr Cope's styles, ask and answer questions, as well as discuss possible treatment plans. We'll also discuss regular fees, as Dr Cope charges on a sliding-fee scale, depending on client income. After this, you will be better informed and can make a decision to undertake counseling with him or not. There are no other Western counselors or psychologists practicing in Dalian who have lived in China for over 11 years.