Individual Psychotherapy and the Science of Psychodynamics, 2Ed

Name: Individual Psychotherapy and the Science of Psychodynamics, 2Ed
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ISBN: 9780750623872

ISBN-10: 075062387X

ISBN-13: 9780750623872

Edition: 2nd 1995 (Revised)

Authors: David Malan

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Firmly established as a 'classic' textbook of dynamic psychotherapy the revision of this book brings important areas of theory and practice up to date. It offers an invaluable description of the technique of dynamic psychotherapy and its underlyingtheory. Practical applications using different techniques are presented for a range of situations from the straightforward to handling dangerous patients. The clinical stories on which the text is based ensure its appeal to anyone with a deep interestin people. It remains an excellent companion and resource for practitioners and students of psychotherapy. New material- includes fuller coverage of: the mother in the male Oedipus complex* masochism*…

Book details

List price: $83.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1995
Publisher: CRC Press LLC
Publication date: 6/27/1995
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English



Preface to the second edition


How this book may be used


Acknowledgements



Psychotherapy in Everyday Life



Inner Mechanisms in Everyday Life



Unconscious Communication



Elementary, Though Not Necessarily Easy, Psychotherapy



Elementary Psychotherapy Continued: Symptoms, Precipitating Factors, and Psychiatric Consultation



A Note on the Observations of Psychoanalysis



Common Syndromes I: Problems of Femininity and Sexuality in Women



Common Syndromes II: Problems of Masculinity and Sexuality in Men



The Relation with the Therapist: 'Transference'



The Dialogue of Psychotherapy and the Two Triangles



Three Linked Themes: Aggression, Elimination of Bodily Products, and Obsessional Phenomena



Three More Linked Themes: Aggression Arising from Sibling Rivalry; Passivity and Masochism; and the Compulsion to Repeat



An Introduction to Depression



Regression and Long-Term Therapy



Deeper Layers of Depression



Primitive Phenomena



Termination and Breaks in Treatment



Assessment for Psychotherapy: I. General Principles



Assessment for Psychotherapy (Contd): II. The Importance of the Psychiatric Enquiry and Differential Diagnosis



Assessment for Psychotherapy (Contd): III. The Psychodynamic Assessment and Psychotherapeutic Forecasting



Assessment for Psychotherapy (Contd): IV. The Indications for Brief Psychotherapy



Assessment for Psychotherapy (Contd): V. Contra-Indications to Uncovering Psychotherapy



Assessment for Psychotherapy (Contd): VI. The Consequences of Making Contact



The Future of Psychotherapy and Psychodynamics


References


Index