Stimulus, Structure, and Relationship: An Integrative Psychotherapy Theory of Motivation

Authors

  • Richard G. Erskine, PhD

Keywords:

Stimulus, structure, relationship, motivation, personality, therapeutic methods, Integrative Psychotherapy, theoretical consistency

Abstract

The integrative psychotherapy theory of motivation is composed of three parts: stimulus, structure, and relationship. This theory of motivation determines which theories of personality can be integrated and which are conceptually inconsistent and do not integrate into a unified, comprehensive theory of human functioning. When theories of motivation and personality have an internal validity and consistency, they work together as a conceptual organization for a unified theory of therapeutic method.

Author Biography

  • Richard G. Erskine, PhD

    Richard G. Erskine, PhD is a licensed psychoanalyst and clinical psychologist. He is the author of several books and articles on the theory and methods of integrative psychotherapy.

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Published

2025-03-26

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2025)

Section

Articles