Simonds' approach to treating depression in women is based on a model she calls Integrative Relational Therapy that she's developed over 20 years as a psychotherapist. It weaves together strands from traditional and less traditional therapies, including verbal, nonverbal, feminist, mainstream, multicultural, Eastern, and Western approaches, and has at its core a belief that each individual holds the innate capacity for growth, healing, and self-actualization. Simonds' text for therapists provides empirical, theoretical, and practical information to help craft a course of therapy that addresses each client's particular needs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)