Skills in Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy by Susan Howard (English) Pa

Description: Skills in Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy by Susan Howard This is a step-by-step guide to the key skills and techniques of the psychodynamic approach used at each stage of the therapeutic process. It not only addresses how to implement skills, but also why they are being implemented. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is a step-by-step guide to the key skills and techniques of the psychodynamic approach used at each stage of the therapeutic process. Updated in a second edition, the book includes a new chapter on neuropsychology and its implications for theory and practice, new content on working in the NHS and other settings, additional case material and updates to all chapters reflecting recent literature, research and understanding. Author Biography Susan Howard is Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. She works on the Clinical Psychology training course at the University of Surrey, and in private practice as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and supervisor. Susan Howard has also written the popular title, Skills in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy. Table of Contents The Psychodynamic ApproachBecoming a Therapist: The Personal Journey towards Skilled PracticeBecoming a Therapist: Other Ways to Enhance Personal GrowthTherapist as Neurosurgeon: Understanding the Brain and the Implications for PsychotherapySetting the Scene for Therapy: The Therapeutic FrameThe First Sessions: The Therapeutic AllianceWorking with Unconscious CommunicationThe Theory Underlying Technique: Transference and CountertransferenceTypes of InterpretationInterpreting the Transference and CountertransferenceUnderstanding and Working with DefencesManaging the Therapeutic ProcessAssessment and FormulationHow Do We Know it Works? And Why Has it Been So Difficult to Spread the Good News? Review 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 Small but perfectly formed. Susan Howard... has struck an easy balance here between theory and practice. She neatly illustrates key concepts such as transference, counter transference, making interpretations and so on, with succinct case examples. [The] mysteries of psychodynamic counselling are unpacked with a clarity that has been lacking from many texts in this field. All [topics] are covered without jargon or oversimplification. Indeed, this is probably one of the clearest and therefore most informative texts I have read on the subject - The Psychologist Size-wise, these books span an open palm and have a very handy flap on the back and front as an integral feature of the cover which can be used as a bookmark. They are concise, yet thorough, providing introductions to the key elements of the theory and practice underpinning major therapeutic approaches... [An] ideal intro... I would recommend these books because, in a nutshell, they work - Therapy Today -- Praise for the book The 2nd edition of Skills in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy is an exquisitely written, engaging little gem of a text, providing an essential, contemporary and empirically informed overview of the skills and qualities requisite for effective psychodynamic therapy. Key concepts and skills are grounded in real and poignant case examples from clinical practice with signposts to further reading and resources. This book from this highly esteemed series should be required reading for anyone engaging in psychotherapy training and practice regardless of career developmental stage. -- Barbara Hannigan The journey of becoming a therapist starts here. From the counselling room, to the first meeting, the therapeutic alignment...Susan Howards leads us through the process of becoming counsellor with active listening skills. This book is helpful for students while training to become counsellors and to well-experienced counsellors. -- Dr Netalie Shloim Review Quote 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. Details ISBN1446285677 Author Susan Howard Year 2017 ISBN-10 1446285677 ISBN-13 9781446285671 Format Paperback Media Book Edition 2nd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 216 DEWEY 616.8914 Textbook N Language English UK Release Date 2017-02-23 NZ Release Date 2017-02-23 Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Series Skills in Counselling & Psychotherapy Series Publication Date 2017-02-23 Alternative 9781446285664 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Imprint Sage Publications Ltd Publisher Sage Publications Ltd AU Release Date 2017-02-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134573934;

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