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Informationen zum Autor During her forty year career Susan Howard has worked as both a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and clinical psychologist. Sharing knowledge about the psychodynamic approach with lay people and other professionals has been both a cornerstone and a highlight of her professional career. This included teaching psychotherapy to clinical psychologists at the University of Surrey for over two decades. Now semi-retired, she still has a small private practice focussing on supervision and training. Towards the end of her career she undertook an additional training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) which has its roots in the psychodynamic approach. She is currently Chair of IPT UK. Klappentext "Well written and thoughtfully structured, this highly accessible, lively text offers the reader a contemporary and comprehensive introduction to psychodynamic practice. Howard provides lucid explanations of core psychodynamic ideas and skills rooted in engaging clinical illustrations. It will be an invaluable companion both during and beyond training" Prof Alessandra Lemma, Trust-wide Head of Psychology and Visiting Professor, Essex University This practical text is the first to systematically address the competencies and techniques identified as central to the delivery of effective psychodynamic practice. 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 psychotherapy courses. It is also useful reading for trained practitioners who want an accessible introduction to psychodynamic skills in practice. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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 ...
