This practical text is the first to systematically address the competencies and techniques identified as central to the delivery of effective psychodynamicpractice. It provides a framework for the therapist to develop their skills and apply them to their practice by: discussing the personal and professional growth which underpins a professional and ethical attitude to the therapist's work linking specific competencies to the theory base underpinning them describing competencies in a systematic way including a chapter on how to use supervision using case material to illustrate competencies and dilemmas Addressing not only how to implement skills, but why they are being implemented, this book is a must-read for all trainees on psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapycourses. It is also useful reading for trained practitioners who want an accessible introduction to psychodynamic skills in practice. INDICE: The Psychodynamic Approach / Becoming a Therapist – the Personal Journey towards Skilled Practice / Becoming a Therapist –Other Ways to Enhance Personal Growth / Setting the Scene for Therapy: the Therapeutic Frame / The First Sessions – The Therapeutic Alliance / Working with Unconscious Communication / The Theory underlying Technique: Transference and Countertransference / Types of Interpretation / Interpreting the Transference and Countertransference / Understanding and Working with Defences / Assessment and Formulation from a Psychodynamic Perspective / Managing the Therapeutic Process / The Real Relationship and Other Dilemmas / Skills in Using Supervision
- ISBN: 978-1-4129-4654-4
- Editorial: Sage Publications
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 216
- Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés