Published Works
Transformational Psychotherapy
Arthur Phillips, M.D.
Elsevier/North Holland New York, NY 1981, 145 pp.
". . . Arthur Phillips in his present book gives us the next practical steps by providing a transformational model for psychotherapy. Dr. Phillips demonstrates his mastery of various principles, making them generative for the reader. Case materials as well as step-by-step exploration of the transformational model are provided. . .In conclusion, I can say without hesitation that this book will be recognized as a milestone in the psychotherapeutic literature."- The New York Society for Ericksonisn Psychotherapy and Hypnosis
". . . Among the noteworthy aspects of this volume is the author's orientation toward furthering mental health rather than dealing with mental illness. This does not, of course, obviate an understanding of psychopathology; it does imply that such understanding is not enough. Alleviation of psychopathology should not be the end but rather the beginning of the psychotherapeutic process, whose culmination should be an active state of mental wellness. . .
In much of what he writes, the influence of Milton H. Erickson is palpable; but Dr. Phillips, whose bent seems to be humanistic rather than dramatic, has transposed the Ericksonian maneuvers into a subtler, and perhaps less manipulative mode.
This slim volume once again demonstrates that quality need not go with quantity. A good deal of thought and experience have gone into its writing, and its impact on the reader is as clear-cut as the writing is concise. Both the beginner and the more experienced therapist is likely to find in it some nuggets of wisdom to expand his/her horizons."- The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
". . . As is suggested by his choice of title, the psycholinguistic concept of 'transformation' constitutes the central element in Phillips' thinking. He defines transformation in terms of a rapid, gestalt-like reorganization of an individual's belief system and cognitive maps. Transformations are effected by a series of therapeutic processes which are established through a careful definition of therapeutic goals. . ."- The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
This slim volume once again demonstrates that quality need not go with quantity. A good deal of thought and experience have gone into its writing, and its impact on the reader is as clear-cut as the writing is concise. Both the beginner and the more experienced therapist is likely to find in it some nuggets of wisdom to expand his/her horizons."- The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
". . . As is suggested by his choice of title, the psycholinguistic concept of 'transformation' constitutes the central element in Phillips' thinking. He defines transformation in terms of a rapid, gestalt-like reorganization of an individual's belief system and cognitive maps. Transformations are effected by a series of therapeutic processes which are established through a careful definition of therapeutic goals. . ."- The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
Honors
University of California San Diego
In Appreciation for Teaching Excellence and Contributions to the Residency Training Program
While serving as a Voluntary Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), Dr. Phillips won the prestigious award for Excellence in Teaching in 2021, 2019, 2003, and 1999.
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
APA Distinguished Life Fellow
As an educator, Dr. Phillips contributes to the advancement of the therapeutic skills of mental health professionals and inspires them to make a meaningful impact in the lives of their patients.