2nd Edition
Introduction to Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Technique
Preface. Understanding the Language of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Starting Out. History Taking and Formulation. Selecting Appropriate Patients. The Ongoing Therapy. Stick-Handling Defensive Patients. Ending. Using Supervision.
Biography
Sarah Fels Usher is a psychoanalyst and psychologist in private practice in Toronto. She is the past President of the Toronto Psychoanalytic Society, the Founding Director of the Fundamental Psychoanalytic Perspectives Program and a faculty member of the Toronto Institute of Psychoanalysis. Dr. Usher is also the book editor of the Canadian Journal of Psychoanalysis, and the author of What is This Thing Called Love? A Guide to Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy with Couples (Routledge, 2008).
"Students of psychotherapy-- psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists--are usually exposed to didactic courses. Rarely, however, are they given such systematic and detailed information regarding the ins and outs of doing psychotherapy as in this well-written book, of which this is the second, revised edition. This book meets a vital need for teachers, supervisors, and students involved in any way with dynamic therapy." - Morris Eagle, Professor Emeritus, Derner Institute of Advances Psychological Studies, Adelphi University, USA.
"It is clear, easy to read and grasp, it conveys the key complex ideas in a readily accessible form and will offer encouragement to those who read it. As the author states, "rumours that long-term treatment is dead have been greatly exaggerated." This book will certainly inspire those interested to develop their therapeutic skills." - Judith Trowell, Tavistock Clinic, London, UK
"This is a highly readable book concerning all introductory aspects of psychodynamic psychotherapy. The inclusive, but highly personal, tone leads the reader to rethink many of the issues other texts take for granted. This is a must- read for all psychotherapists and a welcome addition for any psychotherapy programme’s suggested reading list." - Douglas H. Frayn, Clarke Institute, Canada.
