The Practice of Brief Psychotherapy, 2nd Edition

SOL L. GARFIELD, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Washington University. Since receiving his doctorate in clinical psychology from Northwestern University in 1942, Dr. Garfield has held teaching positions in several psychology departments, including those of Northwestern University, the University of Connecticut, Ohio State University, and Columbia University. A certified practitioner since 1947 and a Diplomate in clinical psychology since 1952, he has served as a clinical psychologist with the U.S. Army and as chief clinical psychologist at several VA hospitals. He has also held prominent positions in many professional societies, including President of the American Psychological Association's Division of Clinical Psychology; President of the Society of Psychotherapy Research; and member of the American Psychological Association's Task Force on Psychological Intervention Guidelines. From 1979 to 1984, Dr. Garfield served as the editor of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.