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