Changing expectations

Irving Kirsch's "Changing Expectations" examines the significant role of expectations in psychotherapy.

The book explores how therapists can leverage the placebo effect and response expectancies to enhance treatment outcomes.

Kirsch argues that the therapist's ability to instill hope and positive expectations in the patient is crucial for successful therapy.

He presents evidence demonstrating that the power of suggestion and belief can significantly impact therapeutic results.

The book challenges traditional views of psychotherapy and emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and the patient's belief in the treatment.