A new edition of the classic text that links neuroscience and human behavior in a therapeutic context. This groundbreaking book explores the revolution in psychotherapy that brought an understanding of the social nature of people’s brains into a therapeutic context. Louis Cozolino is a master at synthesizing neuroscience and demonstrating how it applies to psychotherapy practice. Here, he argues that all forms of psychotherapy are successful to the extent to which they enhance change in relevant neural circuits. Beginning with an overview of the intersecting fields of neuroscience and psychotherapy, this book delves into the brain’s inner workings, from basic neuronal building blocks to complex systems of memory, language, and the organization of experience. In this updated edition, readers will also find new content on the evolutionary foundations of psychotherapy; the necessity of gaining broad perspectives on mind, brain, and culture in clinical training; the importance of interpreting research with the human brain’s biases in mind; the debatable applicability of Eurocentric perceptions of “self”; and more. 27 Tables black-and-white; 8 Figures "This is a very useful resource, well referenced and relevant for all levels and areas of psychotherapy practice." ― Dr Barbara Mitchels, FBACP, Therapy Today "The practical clinical cases and multitude of examples provide for an engaging read.... [T]his text is inspiriting and affirming for occupational therapy practitioners who work in behavioral/mental health." ― Occupational Therapy in Mental Health "In his revised edition, Cozolino artfully traverses the gap between clinical practice and the emerging literature in neuroscience. By cleverly juxtaposing clinical examples with brain research, he demystifies psychiatric disorders and places them within an easy-to-understand neuroscience framework. Readers will come away knowing just how and why psychotherapeutic processes have a positive impact on the nervous system." ― Stephen W. Porges, PhD, director of Brain-Body Center, department of psychiatry, University of Illinois at Chicago "A master clinician, outstanding teacher, and avid interpreter of a burgeoning literature, Dr. Cozolino is a welcome guide to this fascinating intersection of talk therapy, developmental psychology, anatomy, and neuroplasticity. In a reprise of his outstanding first edition, Dr. Cozolino brings readers up to date with this essential revision. Ten years of updates and a great deal of polishing will more than reward the returning reader or curious newcomer." ― John D. Wynn, MD, medical director, division of psychoOncology, Swedish Cancer Institute, and clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine "Beautifully organized and artfully presented, Cozolino provides an expansive and insightful account of the neuroscience that transpires between two individuals on a healing journey and why this neuroscience cannot be ignored." ― Psych Central "[P]rovides a clear overview of how the brain works, including a focus on the social brain and the neurobiology of attachment. . . . Written in a clear, engaging way, as though telling an unfolding story, making difficult material easily accessible." ― Healthcare Counseling and Psychotherapy "There is no doubt that psychotherapists would benefit from understanding the neurobiology underpinning their interaction with patients. . . . [T]his is a ‘must read’ for psychotherapists of the 21st century." ― British Journal of Psychiatry "If Kandel brought the viewpoint of a Nobel Prize neuroscientist, Cozolino delivers the informed perspective and integrative thinking of a master clinician in this updated edition. . . . This beautifully written book is indispensable for anyone involved in the fields of mental health or public policy." ― Psychiatric Times "Cozolino is a brilliant writer and wonderful story teller. . . . Regardless of the level of neuroscience a psychotherapist wishes to add to their expertise I cannot recommend this book highly enough. The book also will be a valuable addition to the bookshelves of neuroscientists themselves, clinicians, policy makers, and especially public mental health workers." ― Metapsychology Online Reviews "[E]xcellent. . . . Psychotherapists and physicians alike could benefit from absorbing the challenges posed by the author, particularly his wish to see the psychotherapy of the future integrated with neurology." ― Dr. Bryan Knight, Hypnosis Depot Louis Cozolino, PhD , is a professor of psychology at Pepperdine University and maintains a clinical and consulting practice in Los Angeles, California.