Introduction to Psychotherapy, third edition
An Outline of Psychodynamic Principles and Practice
Published on 8. June 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
280 pages
978-0-415-20569-6 (ISBN)
Description
What is psychotherapy about?
What are the similarities and differences of its many forms?
What are the most recent developments in the field?
Introduction to Psychotherapy has been an essential reference book since its publication in 1979, and is regularly included in reading lists for trainee psychotherapists, psychiatrists and other professionals. It is often recommended to interested lay people and prospective patients. This third edition takes into account recent changes in psychotherapy theory, practice and research.
The authors are all psychoanalysts. The first edition arose from the experiences of Dennis Brown and Jonathan Pedder working and teaching together as Consultant Psychotherapists at St Mary's Hospital and Medical School, London.
What are the similarities and differences of its many forms?
What are the most recent developments in the field?
Introduction to Psychotherapy has been an essential reference book since its publication in 1979, and is regularly included in reading lists for trainee psychotherapists, psychiatrists and other professionals. It is often recommended to interested lay people and prospective patients. This third edition takes into account recent changes in psychotherapy theory, practice and research.
The authors are all psychoanalysts. The first edition arose from the experiences of Dennis Brown and Jonathan Pedder working and teaching together as Consultant Psychotherapists at St Mary's Hospital and Medical School, London.
Reviews / Votes
'...a very worthwhile update. This is the classic introduction to psychotherapy...'Stephen Frosh, Birkbeck College, University of London
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Weight
360 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-20569-6 (9780415205696)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Dennis Brown | Jonathan Pedder
Introduction to Psychotherapy
An Outline of Psychodynamic Principles and Practice
Book
10/1991
2nd Edition
Routledge
€39.80
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Persons
Anthony Bateman is a Consultant Psychotherapist at St Ann's Hospital, London
Dennis Brown worked at the Group Analytic Practice in London and at the Institute of Group Analysis, London
Jonathon Pedder was Consultant Psychotherapist at the Maudsley Hospital, London, and is now retired
Dennis Brown worked at the Group Analytic Practice in London and at the Institute of Group Analysis, London
Jonathon Pedder was Consultant Psychotherapist at the Maudsley Hospital, London, and is now retired
Content
Psychodynamic Principles. Introduction to Psychodynamic Principles. Historical Background to Dynamic Psychotherapy. The Concept of Conflict. Unconscious Processes. Anxiety and Psychic Pain. Defence Mechanisms. Motivational Drives. Developmental Phases. Models of the Mind. Therapeutic Relationships. Psychodynamic Practice. Introduction to Psychodynamic Practice. Elements of Psychotherapy. Levels of Psychotherapy. Psychoanalysis and Analytic Psychotherapy. Group Psychotherapy. Family and Couple Therapy. Social Therapy. Newer Developments. Encounter and Beyond. Selection. Outcome and Research.