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A review by annaka
It's Not Always Depression: Working the Change Triangle to Listen to the Body, Discover Core Emotions, and Connect to Your Authentic Self by Hilary Jacobs Hendel
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
The concepts in the book are interesting but the pacing felt slow. The concepts could easily get lost in the length. If you're interested in the change triangle, AEDP, or the author, I suggest starting with her website: https://www.hilaryjacobshendel.com/what-is-the-change-triangle-c18dd
I also have concerns about the efficacy of her therapy based on her criticism of CBT and other psychotherapies. She claims that AEDP can solve problems in just a few sessions while psychotherapy can take years, but each case she talks about in her book includes a client that she has seen for at least a year. It feels hypocritical to tear down other modalities (especially when they are evidence based) without a lot of evidence that your modality is better for some reason.
It gets the stars it does because I do believe honoring feelings is important and there seems to be some value in the work she's talking about. There also some good questions throughout the book so it may have value for some.
I also have concerns about the efficacy of her therapy based on her criticism of CBT and other psychotherapies. She claims that AEDP can solve problems in just a few sessions while psychotherapy can take years, but each case she talks about in her book includes a client that she has seen for at least a year. It feels hypocritical to tear down other modalities (especially when they are evidence based) without a lot of evidence that your modality is better for some reason.
It gets the stars it does because I do believe honoring feelings is important and there seems to be some value in the work she's talking about. There also some good questions throughout the book so it may have value for some.