Resolution of Inner Conflict : An Introduction to Psychoanalytic Therapy

by Auld, Frank; Hyman, Marvin

• ISBN13: 9781557981165
• ISBN10: 1557981167
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1991-05-01
• Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn

Summary

The authors provide a step-by-step analysis of the key points in the process of psychoanalytic therapy as well as important topics and issues that may arise during therapy. After reviewing the foundations of psychoanalytic theory, the authors explain the practical steps of this therapy, from the initial interview with the client and the structure of therapy through personal responses to the client, transference, resistance, dream interpretation, and termination.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 3
Personality theory	p. 21
Basic principles of psychoanalytic therapy	p. 29
The initial interview : assumptions, purposes, and techniques	p. 41
Structure of the therapy : practical arrangements	p. 65
Instructions to the client : how and when the therapist educates	p. 87
Personal responses of the therapist	p. 99
Resistance : the ego defends against the unconscious becoming conscious	p. 111
Transference ; the client unconsciously experiences the therapist	p. 121
Understanding communications from the unconscious	p. 137
Interpretation : the therapist and client bring the unconscious conflict to light	p. 149
Support and relationship in psychoanalytic therapy	p. 173
Theory and strategy of dream interpretation	p. 185
The changes produced by therapy	p. 193
Termination : when and how to stop therapy	p. 207
How is therapy with women different?	p. 217
Developments in psychoanalytic therapy since Freud	p. 237
Applying psychoanalytic concepts to services that are not therapy	p. 255
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