Popescu, O.M. (2026). Integrative strategic psychotherapy. Vol.1. Theoretical foundations, Otopeni: Letras

1. Multimodal Psychotherapy pg. 37-44

2. Systematic Treatment Selection pg. 44-50

3. Beitman’s Future Predictions Model pg. 50-52

4. Informed Clinical Strategy pg. 52-54

5. The Transtheoretical Model pg. 54-61

6. Cyclical Relational Psychodynamics pg. 61-64

7. Assimilative Psychodynamic Psychotherapy pg. 64-67

8. Cognitive-Behavioural Assimilative Integration pg. 67-70

9. The Relational Gilbert-Orlans Model pg. 70-73

10. The Contact – in – Relationship Model pg. 73-75

11. The Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS) pg. 75-80

12. The Internal Family Systems Model pg. 80-83

13. Multi-Theoretical Psychotherapy pg. 83-86

14. Multicultural Integrative Psychotherapy pg. 86-89

15. Wilkinson’s Theory of Meta-Modality in Psychotherapy pg. 89-92

16. The Predictive Processing (3PI) Model pg. 92-105

17. The Structure of the Self: Domains, Levels, Axes pg. 139-143

18. The Proto-Self pg. 143-157

19. The Core Self pg. 157-165

20. The Plastic Self pg. 165-172

21. The External Self pg. 172-177

22. The Neurobiological Model of the Self pg. 177-184

23. The Self and The Ego pg. 184-195

24. Unconscious Processes and The Proto-Self pg. 195-198

25. Implicit emory and The Core Self pg. 198-200

26. The Genome pg. 227-230

27. The Epigenome pg. 230-234

28. The Phenotype pg. 234-237

29. Genetic Vulnerability and Resilience pg. 237-240

30. Body Schema pg. 243-247

31. Biological Clocks pg. 247-250

32. The Chronotype pg. 250-259

33. Proto-Cognitions pg. 259-262

34. Core Beliefs pg. 262-287

35. Intermediate Beliefs pg. 287-307

36. Automatic Thoughts pg. 307-311

37. Perfectionism pg. 311-315

38. The Explanatory Style pg. 315-318

39. Self-Efficacy pg. 318-321

40. Mentalization pg. 325-328

41. Archetypes as Universal Proto-Cognitive Maps pg. 328-339

42. Emotion Regulation pg. 344-347

43. Emotional Expression pg. 347-352

44. Neurotic Guilt and Repression of Emotions pg. 352-357

45. Conditions of Worth pg. 359-361

46. Self-Esteem pg. 361-379

47. Motivation pg. 379-387

48. Body Image pg. 388-392

49. Mental Schemas About Illness and Health pg. 393-398

50. Psychosomatic Mechanisms pg. 398-403

51. Parts of the Self pg. 403-411

52. Dissociative Processes and Structural Fragmentation of the Self pg. 412-416

53. The Life Script pg. 416-421

54. The Perception of Time pg. 421-435

55. Death Anxiety pg. 436-443

56. The Meaning of Life pg. 443-446

57. Intersubjectivity pg. 459-462

58. Differentiation of the Self Within the Family pg. 462-466

59. Family Roles pg. 466-470

60. Family Myths and Narratives pg. 470-473

61. Family Patterns and Structures pg. 473- 477

62. Intergenerational and Transgenerational Patterns pg. 477-482

63. The Individual and Spirituality pg. 482-485


Popescu, O.M. (2026). Integrative strategic psychotherapy. Vol.2. Conceptual Frameworks, Otopeni: Letras

64. The Therapeutic Alliance pg. 55-65

65. Alliance Ruptures pg. 65-69

66. The Therapeutic Relationship pg. 69-75

67. Transference pg. 76-87

68. Countertransference pg. 87-102

69. Enactments pg. 102-106

70. Psychological Games pg. 106-111

71. Multiculturality in Psychotherapy pg. 111-115

72. Formation of Attachment pg. 129-131

73. The Attachment Style pg. 131-134

74. Types of Attachment in Children pg. 134-136

75. Attachment in Adolescents and Adults pg. 136-139

76. The Client’s Attachment Style and The Therapeutic Process pg. 139-142

77. The Psychotherapist’s Attachment Style and Its Impact on Psychotherapy pg. 142-146

78. Resistance to Change pg. 153-157

79. Motivation for Change pg. 157-161

80. Placebo, Hope and Expectations pg. 161-164

81. Shame pg. 170-173

82. The Client’s Coping Style pg. 179-182

83. The Client’s Capacity for Insight pg. 185-188

84. Empathy pg. 204-208

85. Unconditional Acceptance pg. 208-212

86. Authenticity pg. 212-216

87. The Psychotherapist Variable in Psychotherapy. Professional Variables pg. 216-221

88. The Psychotherapist Variable in Psychotherapy. Personality Variables pg. 221-225

89. The Psychotherapist Variable in Psychotherapy. Developmental Variables pg. 225-229

90. The Psychotherapist Variable in Psychotherapy. Demographics and Diversity pg. 229-232

91. The Therapeutic Myth pg. 239-243

92. Clinical Decisions, Assessment and Diagnosis pg. 243-266

93. The Therapeutic Context pg. 266-271

94. The Therapeutic Process pg. 271-276

95. Learning Experiences in Psychotherapy pg. 280-285

96. Therapeutic Rituals and Techniques pg. 285-291

97. Extratherapeutic Change pg. 291-295


Popescu, O.M. (2026). Integrative strategic psychotherapy. Vol.3. Theoretical Perspectives, Otopeni: Letras

98. Freudian Psychoanalysis – the Basics pg. 7-10

99. The Self and the Ego in Freudian Psychoanalysis pg. 10-13

100. Jungian Psychoanalysis – the Basics pg. 21-26

101. The Self and the Ego in Jungian Psychoanalysis pg. 26-30

102. Lacanian Psychoanalysis – the Basics pg. 37-42

103. The Self and the Subject in Lacanian Psychoanalysis pg. 42-48

104. Adlerian Psychotherapy- the Basics pg. 53-58

105. The Self and the Ego in Adler’s Individual Psychology pg. 58-63

106. Winnicott’s Object Relations Theory- the Basics pg. 67-72

107. The Self and the Object in Winnicott’s Theory pg. 72-77

108. Daniel Stern’s Theory- the Basics pg. 81-87

109. The Developmental Architecture of the Self in Stern’s Model pg. 81-87

110. Masterson’s Developmental Theory – the Basics pg. 97-103

111. The Structure of the Self in Masterson’s Model pg. 103-107

112. Kohut’s Self Psychology – the Basics pg. 111-116

113. The Structure of the Self in Kohut’s Model pg. 116-120

114. Social Learning Theory – the Basics pg. 123-127

115. Core Constructs and Mechanisms of Social Learning – pg. 123-127

116. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy- the Basica pg. 153-158

117. The Cognitive Model of the Mind nd the Concept of Self in CBT pg. 143-147

118. Transactional Analysis – the Basics pg. 153-158

119. Ego States and the Structure of the Self pg. 158-160

120. Life Scripts and Strategic Narratives pg. 160-164

121. Gestalt Therapy – the Basics pg. 169-173

122. The Gestalt Concept of the Self pg. 173-177

123. Psychodrama – the Basics pg. 183-186

124. Role Theory and the Structure of the Self pg. 186-189

125. Existential Psychotherapy – the Basics pg. 195-199

126. The Existential Conception of the Self – pg. 199-203

127. Person-Centered Therapy- the Basics pg. 207-211

128. The Concept of the Self in Roger’s Theory pg. 211-213

129. Family Therapy- the Basics pg. 219-224

130. The Concept of the Self in Family Therapy pg. 224-228

131. Body Psychotherapy – the Basics pg. 233-237

132. The Body as the Ground for the Self pg. 237-244

133. Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy – the Basics pg. 249-254

134. The Concept of the Self in Trauma-Informed Perspectives pg. 254-259