Principles of Psychotherapy: Promoting Evidence-Based Psychodynamic Practice, 3rd Edition

by Irving B. Weiner (University of South Florida, Tampa, FL); Robert F. Bornstein (Adelphi University, Garden City, NY)

• ISBN13: 9780470434857
• ISBN10: 0470434856
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-03-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Generations of clinicians have valued Principles of Psychotherapy for its breadth of coverage and accessibility and the author's ability to gather many elements into a unified presentation. The Third Edition presents the conceptual and empirical foundations of evidence-based practice perspectives of psychodynamic theory. It also offers case examples illustrating what a therapist might say and do in various circumstances. In addition, it includes discussion of broader psychodynamic perspectives on short-term therapy. Mental health professionals will benefit from the revised edition s inclusion of empirically based guidelines for conducting effective psychotherapy.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction.

The Nature and Goals of Psychotherapy

The Patient

The Therapist

Theory Research and Process in Psychotherapy

The Initial Phase Of Psychotherapy

Evaluation and Assessment

The Treatment Contract

Conduct of the Interview

Case Interlude I: Evaluation and Assessment of Ms. A.

The Middle Phase Of Psychotherapy

Communicating Understanding: Interpretation

Interference with Communication: Resistance

The Psychotherapy Relationship: Transference

The Psychotherapy Relationship: Countertransference

The Final Phase Of Psychotherapy

Termination

Case Interlude-II: Psychotherapy with Ms. A

References

Author Index

Subject Index

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