Intro to the Practice of Psychoanalytic: A Practical Treatment Handbook - Softcover

A clear and thorough introduction to techniques and practice issues, as well as basic theoretical frameworks, for beginners. Psychoanalysis is not so much skill-based, as dependent upon the development of the analytic attitude, guided by principles of technique that are used in the clinical situation. Alessandra Lemma's accessible guide has been based on her long experience of teaching trainee practitioners. It includes discussion of interventions and the possible dynamics associated with the different stages of therapy: assessment, beginnings, middle and end phases of therapy. It exposes the rationale underlying a range of interventions and discusses research evidence where relevant and available. Written by a well known author with plenty of practical experience Introductory and aimed at trainees Uniquely, it combines practical advice with theoretical explanation

This practical textbook demystifies the practice of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.

Alessandra Lemma, an experienced clinician, provides step-by-step guidelines and useful pointers to the various stages of therapy for novices and relative newcomers to the field. Introduction to the Practice of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy shows you:

• how to make a transference interpretation
• how to assess and formulate
• how to work with defences and manage endings
• how to listen to unconscious communication
• extensive case study examples.

This book is invaluable for students of clinical psychology at all levels, as well as psychotherapists, doctors, nurses, social workers and counsellors.