Paraverbal Communication in Psychotherapy: Beyond the Wordsdelves into the world of nonverbal cues that are ubiquitous in our lives and particularly revealing in therapeutic practice. Building upon the research of Daniel Stern, Beatrice Beebe, and others, the authors explore the specific manner in which patient and therapist interchange para-verbally in psychotherapy. The authors examine the history of and current trends in dynamic psychotherapy and discuss the tools and procedure for analyzing para-verbal communication. By reviewing engaging case studies from their own practices, the authorsstep through how therapists and clinicians can capture non-verbal signs like facial expression, tone of voice, or posture in their own sessions. By examining both the client and therapist, practitioners can discover insights into their own techniques, how they engage with clients, and how to anticipate significant changes in treatment based on para-verbal exchanges.Paraverbal Communication in Psychotherapy navigates through the web of unspoken communication to create an innovative approach to psychotherapy and a valuable tool for practitioners and those in training.

James M. Donovan, PhD, is associate professor in the department of population medicine at Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
Kristin Osborn, LMHC,is the Director of Harvard Medical School Psychotherapy Research Program, Harvard Medical School at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA.
Susan Rice, LICSWis a private practice clinical social worker in Concord, MA.