Gertrud Mander 
A Psychodynamic Approach to Brief Therapy [EPUB ebook] 

Illustrated throughout with clinical vignettes, this book is a comprehensive guide to psychodynamic brief counselling and psychotherapy. It is ideal for those looking for a practical introduction to the subject.

Following a summary of the roots and development of psychoanalytic theory, psychodynamic models of brief, short-term and time-limited work are described. The author describes their differences and similarities in terms of duration, technique and the contexts for which they were developed. Gertrud Mander then examines the basics of brief therapeutic practice from a psychodynamic perspective, starting with assessment, contracting, structuring and focusing. The active stance of the brief therapist is emphasized, and the importance of beginnings and endings, and of supervision and training, are particularly stressed.

Table des matières

Introduction and Overview

The Psychodynamic Model and Its Development

The Historical Development of Brief Therapy Models

Assessment and Diagnosis in Brief and Focal Work

The Therapist′s Task and Role in Brief and Focal Therapy

Ending Brief Therapy

Case Studies

Different Contexts and Treatment Settings for Brief and Focal Work

Supervision and Training

Post-Therapy Issues

Questionnaires, Research, Evaluation

Conclusion and Summary

A propos de l’auteur

Gertrud Mander works at the Westminster Pastoral Foundation, London, as a supervisor, tutor and course organizer, and in private practice as a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. She has published numerous articles on psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy.