Core Competencies in Brief Dynamic Psychotherapy: Becoming a Highly Effective and Competent Brief Dynamic Psychotherapist

by Binder; Jeffrey

• ISBN13: 9780415885997
• ISBN10: 041588599X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2012-10-16
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

The core and clinical competencies addressed in this book give readers the tools to conduct more effective and efficient assessments and case formulations. It is the first book to comprehensively address the core and clinical competencies involved in conducting brief dynamic psychotherapy, from initial assessment and case formulation to developing an effective therapeutic alliance, effecting change, and successfully terminating treatment. Drs. Binder and Betan present the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudinal components of each competency, with an emphasis on demonstrating the application of each competency in actual clinical practice. Case material, session transcriptions, and the introduction of a new formulation model make the competencies come alive, as if the reader is directly observing a master therapist.